Two Male Students from Cheongju National University of Education Sent to Prosecution for 'Group Chatroom Sexual Harassment'

Male students from Cheongju National University of Education who sexually harassed and sexually humiliated female students in a group chatroom have been referred to the prosecution. Photo by Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Seul-gi] Male students from Cheongju National University of Education who sexually harassed and sexually humiliated female students in group chat rooms have been referred to the prosecution.

On the 16th, Cheongju Sangdang Police Station announced that two individuals, including Mr. A, suspected of insult charges, were sent to the prosecution with a recommendation for indictment without detention.

Mr. A and others are accused of comparing or belittling the appearances of certain female students in the group chat from March to August last year, and mocking elementary school students they met during teaching practice.

Earlier, on November 9th, a large poster titled "How is your group chat room?" was posted on the bulletin board of Cheongju National University of Education.

The author, who identified herself as a female student of the school, revealed, "I was deeply shocked and hurt after learning about the existence of some male students' social network services (SNS) through an internal whistleblower."

On the 27th of last month, Cheongju National University of Education decided on severe disciplinary actions against the male students involved through a fact-finding investigation committee and a disciplinary committee composed of lawyers and the head of a women's comprehensive counseling center.

However, the level of disciplinary action against the offending students was not disclosed due to concerns about secondary damage and human rights issues.

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