Korean Women's Associations United "Democratic Party, Apologize to the People and Refrain from Remarks Causing Secondary Harm"

Regarding the Late Former Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon's Sexual Harassment Allegations
"Strong Demand for Victim Human Rights Protection and Prevention of Secondary Damage"

Attorney Kim Jae-ryeon, representing complainant A, who accused Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon of sexual harassment and other charges, is speaking at the "Press Conference on the Sexual Harassment Case by the Mayor of Seoul" held on the 13th at the Korea Women's Hotline in Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul. Photo by Moon Ho-nam munonam@

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Gwan-joo] Women's organizations have called on the political sphere to take responsible measures and prevent secondary damage regarding the sexual harassment allegations against the late former Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon.

The Korean Women's Associations United issued a statement on the 14th, saying, "Although the case was closed due to the death of the accused, the protection of the rights of the accuser and prevention of secondary damage remain important issues," and added, "We can no longer overlook the worsening situation of secondary harm."

The association emphasized that immediate measures must be taken to prevent any form of secondary damage and that violations of the accuser's human rights must not be tolerated under any circumstances. In particular, they stated, "Sexual harassment crimes involving successive high-ranking officials can no longer be ignored," and demanded that the political sphere promise the public to seek responsible actions.

Furthermore, the association pointed to the Democratic Party of Korea, urging, "The party must promptly prepare measures at the party level regarding the repeated sexual harassment incidents involving senior officials recommended by the Democratic Party," and warned, "We hope that lawmakers such as Lee Hae-chan and several others keep in mind that their remarks could cause secondary harm to the accuser."

They continued, "Now, the protection of the accuser's human rights and prevention of secondary damage are strongly required," and asserted, "We must all unite our efforts so that the accuser's safety and daily life can be restored."

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