Prosecutor Seo Ji-hyun Speaks Out on 'Park Won-soon Allegations': "It's Difficult to Say a Word"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyung-min] Prosecutor Seo Ji-hyun (47, Judicial Research and Training Institute class 33), who sparked the 'MeToo' movement with her sexual harassment revelations within the prosecution, expressed her anguish over the sexual harassment allegations against the late Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon, saying, "It is difficult to say a word."

On the 13th, Prosecutor Seo posted on her social media service (SNS) Facebook account, "As the deceased lived as a human rights lawyer and I had a significant personal connection with him, it was hard to endure," adding, "But messages poured in without giving me time to grieve personally."

She said, "On one side, they said I should take responsibility because someone died due to my MeToo, and on the other side, they said I should take responsibility because the victim found the courage because of my MeToo," expressing, "I couldn't utter a single word and even breathing was difficult."

Prosecutor Seo revealed in 2018 that she was sexually harassed by former Ministry of Justice Prosecutor General Ahn Tae-geun. This became the starting point of the 'MeToo' movement that spread across various sectors of society.

She stated, "The things I have to endure, not as a politician or a state institution, always exceeded expectations," and added, "I will stay away from Facebook where I cannot say a word."

Before his death, Mayor Park was accused of sexual harassment and other charges by his former secretary, Ms. A. Ms. A's side held a press conference on the same day, claiming, "During the four years she served as a secretary, Mayor Park's sexual harassment and sexual misconduct continued, and it persisted even after she was transferred to another department."

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