Gyeonggi Provincial Government Employee Alleges Sexual Harassment, Governor Orders Probe

A Gyeonggi Provincial Government employee has accused a superior of sexual harassment and workplace bullying on an internal anonymous online forum. The employee claims they faced professional repercussions, including exclusion from work and the spread of negative rumors, after rejecting the superior's sexual advances.

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I feel disgusted just facing that person every time I go to work.

In a post titled 'Trash Incident,' the employee detailed the alleged harassment, stating, "I feel disgusted just facing that person every time I go to work." The employee further alleged that the superior threatened their job, saying, "If you don't meet me, you can quit," which they interpreted as pressure and threats for refusing sexual advances.

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If you don't meet me, you can quit.

Both the employee and the superior are married, and the employee stated their desire to protect their family was the reason for rejecting the advances. The employee believes the subsequent professional isolation and reputational damage were acts of retaliation. The situation has prompted an investigation by the Gyeonggi Provincial Government.

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This was beyond pressure for refusing sexual demands; it was a threat.

Gyeonggi Governor Choo Mi-ae has responded to the allegations by ordering a thorough investigation. She emphasized the need to protect the victim, prevent secondary victimization, and ensure strict, zero-tolerance action is taken against any wrongdoing.

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I can only interpret this as retaliation for refusing sexual demands.