"Despite Sexual Harassment Cases" ... Half of Busan City Senior Officials Did Not Attend Sexual Violence Prevention Education

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kang Sharon] Busan City conducted special sexual violence prevention training for senior public officials following the forced sexual harassment incident involving former Mayor Oh Keo-don and a female employee, but it was revealed that only about half of the targeted attendees participated.

According to Busan City on the 4th, on the 1st, two sessions of special sexual violence prevention training were held at the city hall auditorium for senior public officials at grade 5 and above, as well as executives of affiliated organizations. The special training was designed as sexual harassment, sexual violence, and secondary victimization prevention education for managers, aimed at raising public officials' sensitivity to gender issues.

However, out of approximately 850 people targeted for the training?including about 800 grade 5 and above officials at the city headquarters and around 50 executives of affiliated organizations?only 450 actually attended.

A city official explained, "It was a bridge holiday, and some public officials could not attend due to work obligations, resulting in low attendance. The training was broadcast live on Bada TV, Busan City's official internet TV, so all employees could watch it, and additional special training sessions will be held."

A public official who attended the training said, "Since it was a one-hour session and only half of the targeted attendees participated, I doubt the training will be effective. More specific and efficient training programs are needed."

Meanwhile, Busan City plans to promote various educational initiatives to strengthen gender equality in the public sector, including holding a special committee meeting on improving gender awareness in public organizations on the afternoon of the 4th, attended by Acting Mayor Byun Seong-wan.

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