Tutor investigated over alleged sexual assault of sisters

Police are investigating a private tutor accused of sexually assaulting two underage sisters in Bucheon after a guardian reported the alleged abuse.

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A private tutor is under investigation on suspicion of sexually assaulting two underage sisters he taught, police in Bucheon, Gyeonggi, said Tuesday.

The Bucheon Wonmi Police Station has booked the man on charges including quasi-rape. He is accused of assaulting the two sisters recently at a home in Bucheon.

Under Article 299 of Korea’s Criminal Act, quasi-rape refers to engaging in sexual intercourse or committing an indecent act with someone who is unconscious or otherwise incapable of consenting or resisting. 

Police were alerted by a guardian and are gathering evidence at the scene as well as questioning the man about what happened.

"The investigation is ongoing and, to protect the victims, we cannot confirm specific details," a police official said.

This article was originally written in Korean and translated by a bilingual reporter with the help of generative AI tools. It was then edited by a native English-speaking editor. All AI-assisted translations are reviewed and refined by our newsroom.


BY HYEON YE-SEUL [[email protected]]