Professor at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies Exposes 'Obscene Material' During Online Lecture

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[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Yeon-ju] Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a controversy has arisen at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS), where online lectures are being conducted, after a scene showing a professor receiving obscene material via messenger was exposed during a lecture.

According to HUFS students on the 25th, a mobile messenger window containing obscene material appeared in a pre-recorded lecture video by Professor A.

While conducting the online lecture by sharing his PC screen, Professor A checked a messenger notification that popped up. The messenger window contained a video of sexual activity sent by someone. According to students, the professor did not open the video but closed the messenger window and continued the class.

Following the controversy, Professor A took down the lecture video and posted an apology on the university's online bulletin board. Professor A stated, "I am not exactly sure what kind of error occurred, but something happened during the recording process when uploading the material that I was completely unaware of, so I am also embarrassed. I apologize for causing discomfort to everyone due to my mistake in not paying close enough attention."

HUFS plans to investigate the facts through the university's Gender Equality Center and take appropriate measures.

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