Police refer ex-DP lawmaker to prosecution for alleged sexual harassment

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Published: 27 Mar. 2026, 12:02

Rep. Jang Kyung-tae [YONHAP]

Police said on Friday that they have referred Rep. Jang Kyung-tae to the prosecution over allegations that he sexually harassed a female aide of another lawmaker.

Jang, an independent who left the ruling Democratic Party last week amid the scandal, is accused of sexually harassing the aide during a staff dinner at a restaurant in western Seoul's Yeouido in October 2024.

Police opened an investigation after the aide filed a complaint last year. Last week, a police committee — which was convened at the lawmaker's request — recommended that he be referred to prosecutors over the allegations.

The committee also recommended a referral following further investigation into allegations that he inflicted “secondary harm” by exposing the aide's identity.

Jang has been referred to the prosecution on both counts, according to the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency.

He has denied the allegations and vowed to prove his innocence.

Yonhap