Dismissal Decision for Andong City Officer Amid Employee Sexual Harassment Allegations

Andong City Hall.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Ju Cheol-in] Gyeongbuk Province announced on the 13th that it has dismissed a section chief belonging to Andong City who is suspected of sexually harassing a female employee.

According to Gyeongbuk Province, A, the section chief, is accused of several acts of sexual harassment, including hugging a female employee working in the same department in January, kissing her on the cheek, and patting her buttocks while saying "thank you for your hard work."

Andong City recently conducted an audit on Mr. A, confirmed these facts, suspended him from his position, and requested severe disciplinary action from Gyeongbuk Province. Accordingly, the province held a disciplinary committee meeting on the same day and decided to dismiss Mr. A.

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