Human Rights Commission Assigns Investigator for 'Park Won-soon Sexual Harassment Allegation' Complaint... Official Investigation Process Begins

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[Asia Economy Reporter Jeong Dong-hoon] The National Human Rights Commission assigned an investigator on the 15th and officially began the investigation process regarding the petition requesting clarification of the sexual harassment allegations against former Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon.

According to the Human Rights Commission and the Judicial Examination Preparation Group (Sajunmo) on the day, the Commission assigned an investigator from the Gender Discrimination Correction Team of the Discrimination Correction Bureau to the petition case related to Mayor Park's allegations.

Earlier, Sajunmo recently petitioned the Human Rights Commission to investigate Seoul City Hall officials related to former Mayor Park's human rights violations and to recommend disciplinary actions against those responsible.

The Human Rights Commission investigates and remedies human rights violations occurring in the performance of duties by national institutions, local governments, and detention or protection facilities.

According to the National Human Rights Commission Act, if an investigative agency is conducting an investigation into the incident that is the cause of the petition at the time the petition is filed, the petition is dismissed; however, the Commission can still investigate the preventive and remedial procedures related to human rights violations by the agency.

In cases like this petition filed by a third party, if the victim does not wish to proceed with the investigation, the petition may be dismissed. However, even without a petition from the victim, if there is evidence of human rights violations or discriminatory acts and the content is serious, the Commission can investigate ex officio. Nevertheless, the Commission stated, "There are currently no plans for an ex officio investigation, and it has not been discussed yet."

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