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Sexual Harassment

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A woman passes by the Constitutional Court in Jongno District, central Seoul, on March 25. [NEWS1]

Constitutional court takes disciplinary action for first time against official accused of sexual misconduct

For the first time in its history, the Constitutional Court has taken disciplinary action against an official accused of committing sexual misconduct.

2026.4.19

Rep. Jang Kyung-tae of the ruling Democratic Party, center, enters the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency in the capital to attend an investigation on March 19. [YONHAP]

Police panel recommends prosecutorial referral for DP lawmaker on alleged sexual harassment

A police committee recommended Thursday that Rep. Jang Kyung-tae of the ruling Democratic Party be referred to prosecutors over allegations that he sexually harassed a female aide.

2026.3.20

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Chonnam National University professor sentenced to two years for sexually assaulting female students

A professor at Chonnam National University was sentenced to two years in prison for sexually assaulting female students and taken into immediate custody.

2026.2.12

An image of a statue of Justitia, the goddess of justice [KOREA JOONGANG DAILY]

High school student accused of sexually harassing teacher handed over to prosecution

The Ulsan Nambu Police Precinct said Tuesday it booked a student on charges of indecent assault against a teacher and recently forwarded the case to prosecutors with a recommendation for indictment.

2025.6.24

Nah Sang-hyun, the lead vocalist of indie rock group Mr. Nah Band [SCREEN CAPTURE]

Band Nah singer apologizes over sexual harassment claims

Nah Sang-hyun, lead vocalist of the indie rock band Band Nah, admitted to and apologized for an allegation that he sexually harassed a woman during a drinking gathering several years ago.

2025.5.23

Korean National Police Agency's offices in Seodaemun District, western Seoul [NEWS1]

Senior Rebuilding Korea Party official under investigation for sexual harassment

Police have launched an investigation into a senior official of the Rebuilding Korea Party following allegations of sexual harassment by a junior party staffer.

2025.5.1

Chosun University in Gwangju on May 28, 2024 [YONHAP]

University retreat marred by sexual harassment reports

Multiple students at Chosun University in Gwangju, have reported incidents of sexual harassment and misconduct during a departmental first year students' retreat held from March 31 to April 2.

2025.4.16

Min Hee-jin 'actively tried to cover up' sexual harassment case, victim alleges

Min Hee-jin "actively tried to cover up" a sexual harassment case within her company earlier this year, the victim alleged Thursday on her Instagram account.

2024.8.9

Actor Jeong Ga-eun apologizes for inappropriate social media post

Actor Jeong Ga-eun apologized for the controversy surrounding a post on social media that appeared to contain sexual harassment of a fellow actor.

2024.7.28

Lee Hae-in performs at the women's senior free skating at the 78th National Figure Skating Championships at the Uijeongbu Indoor Skating Center in Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi on Jan. 7. [YONHAP]

Figure skater Lee Hae-in denies sexual harassment allegations

Korean figure skater Lee Hae-in on Thursday denied allegations that she sexually harassed an underage teammate during an overseas training camp, saying the two were dating at the time.

2024.6.27