Prosecutors Dismiss Complaint Against Won Jong-geon Over 'Dating Violence Allegations'

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyung-min] The prosecution has dismissed the accusation regarding the 'Me too' allegations against Won Jong-geon (27), the second recruited talent of the Democratic Party of Korea.

According to the prosecution on the 13th, the Women's and Children's Crime Investigation Division of the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office (Chief Prosecutor Yoo Hyun-jung) dismissed the case filed on March 3rd accusing Won of rape and injury, and violation of the Special Act on the Punishment of Sexual Violence Crimes (filming using cameras, etc.), and decided not to prosecute.

This appears to be a disposition following the withdrawal of the accusation by the civic group Judicial Examination Preparation Group (Sajunmo), which had accused Won in February.

A representative of Sajunmo explained, "The victim conveyed that if she wishes to press charges, she will do so herself, so they hoped this accusation would be withdrawn."

Earlier, Sajunmo had filed a complaint against Won at the Supreme Prosecutors' Office on January 28th. The Supreme Prosecutors' Office assigned the case to the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office on February 5th. Subsequently, the Central District Prosecutors' Office instructed the Dongjak Police Station in Seoul to begin an investigation.

The prosecution also explained that after reviewing the materials sent by the police and considering that the victim did not wish to pursue the investigation, they made this decision.

Won was embroiled in dating violence allegations after A, who claimed to be his ex-girlfriend, posted on an online community on January 27th that Won treated her as a sex object and harassed her with misogyny and other behaviors.

The next day, Won held a press conference stating, "This is not true," but added, "However, the controversy alone has brought shame to the party. I sincerely apologize for that," and voluntarily returned his status as a recruited talent to the party and announced he would not run in the general election.

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