[Asia Economy Reporter Choi Dae-yeol] It was reported on the 21st that a captain of a large naval ship is under investigation after being accused of sexually harassing a female subordinate.


A colonel in the Navy is suspected of touching the female subordinate's knee with his hand during a recent meeting on the ship. The Navy Military Police are reportedly investigating the colonel on charges of sexual assault.



Although the female service member expressed refusal, it is reported that the harassment occurred again. The female service member reported the incident to superiors on the 17th, and the Navy has relieved Colonel A of his post. Criticism is mounting that military discipline has weakened amid a series of recent incidents and accidents within the military.


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