Victim of Oh Keo-don's Forced Molestation: "Insincere Claims... Do Not Attempt Settlement"

Victim's Statement on Rejection of Arrest Warrant
"Shocked by Former Mayor Oh's Claims... 'Cognitive Dissonance' Argument Lacks Sincerity"
"Hope for at Least a Reasonable Counterargument in Future Trials"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Han Jinju] The victim who was sexually assaulted by former Busan Mayor Oh Keo-don stated on the 4th that "I have never received an apology and there will be no settlement." She expressed skepticism about Oh mentioning a "five-minute" duration during his resignation press conference but claiming "I do not remember" during the warrant hearing.

The victim, identified as A, said in a statement released through the Busan Sexual Violence Counseling Center that "Since the incident, I have never received a direct apology from former Mayor Oh, and therefore there has been no settlement and there will be none in the future. I cannot find sincerity in the apology of someone who hires former high-ranking lawyers to claim 'cognitive dissonance,' and if anyone, including myself and my family, is approached for a settlement under the pretext of a practical resolution, I will not remain silent."

She said, "I was deeply shocked by former Mayor Oh's claims during the warrant hearing. The contradiction in saying 'I admit the charges but do not remember' made me realize the reputation of a major law firm," adding, "I wonder where the confidence comes from in saying 'I do not remember the incident that happened in the office' yet asserting 'there was absolutely no verbal abuse or abuse of power at work.'"

A said, "The emphasis on 'five minutes regardless of severity' during the resignation press conference, which seemed like a patriotic decision, is nowhere to be found, and the remark 'I am now just an old man trembling with fear' leaves me feeling disillusioned with the world," adding, "I am simply curious how someone who claims to have lost memory could have recognized that exact time so precisely during the resignation press conference, which has nothing to do with the severity of the crime."

She added, "I hope former Mayor Oh responds with at least a minimal rational rebuttal in the upcoming trial," and "I believe that would be a courtesy to me as the victim and to everyone interested in this case."

A said, "I heard that before the detention warrant was dismissed, he received about 40 minutes of treatment for chest pain in the detention center. While individual pain cannot be measured or compared, I am currently receiving hospital treatment, taking more than 15 pills a day and unable to sleep without sleeping pills."

A emphasized that she does not want political disputes that obscure the essence of the case.

She said, "I believe Representative Park, who disparaged me by emphasizing my age on broadcast, and Representative Hwangbo, who emphasized my age and suspected motives in an interview with an internet media outlet, must have experienced symptoms similar to cognitive dissonance at that time," adding, "I am also very curious about the 00 Ilbo reporter informant who first wrote the third-rate romance novel about a boyfriend storming into the office to pressure the mayor."

A said, "'Everything is his fault,' and 'He apologizes with a responsible attitude as a public official'?I hope the former mayor in his 70s shows the responsible attitude he spoke of," adding, "I declare that this statement was written alone in my room and at my desk without adding anyone else's opinion."

Former Mayor Oh is accused of sexually assaulting a subordinate in his office in early April. When the police investigation began, Oh hired a legal team of four to five lawyers, including former judges and prosecutors from the district court and Busan Eastern District Prosecutor's Office. On the 2nd, the court dismissed the prosecution's request for a detention warrant against Oh on charges of sexual assault.

The Busan Sexual Violence Counseling Center stated, "Nearly two months have passed since the occurrence of the Oh Keo-don sexual violence case, but the victim still cannot return to daily life. After the resignation, the political circles tried to exploit this case politically, and the victim and we suffered secondary damage," adding, "The court's dismissal of the detention warrant for former Mayor Oh disappointed us once again. We hope the victim can return to daily life without suffering secondary harm as soon as possible."

The Busan Sexual Violence Counseling Center plans to hold a launch press conference on the 9th to form a joint countermeasure committee with over 200 women's and civic groups nationwide to ensure strict punishment for the perpetrator, victim recovery, and activities to respond to power-based sexual violence.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.