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Seoul city official sent to prosecutors over minor sex offense allegations

From Hankyoreh · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A Seoul city official in his 40s has been sent to prosecutors on charges of sexually harassing a minor.
  • The official, identified as 'A', was removed from his duties and suspended from his position after police began investigating the allegations.
  • The city plans further disciplinary action based on the prosecution's decision.

A Seoul city official, holding a team leader position, has been transferred to prosecutors on suspicion of sexually harassing a minor.

The Seoul Metropolitan Government confirmed that the 40-year-old official, identified only by the surname 'A', was handed over to the prosecution on August 4. The charges fall under the Act on the Protection of Children and Youth Against Sex Offenses.

According to reports, 'A' allegedly met and sexually harassed a minor. Following the initiation of a police investigation into the allegations in mid-July, Seoul city officials promptly removed 'A' from his work responsibilities and placed him on administrative leave.

A spokesperson for the Seoul Metropolitan Government stated that further disciplinary measures will be decided by the personnel committee, depending on the prosecution's final decision regarding indictment.

The case highlights ongoing concerns regarding the conduct of public officials and the protection of minors.

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Originally published by Hankyoreh in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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