'Park Won-soon Sexual Harassment Victim Mockery Controversy' Jin Hye-won "Thank You for Free Advertising"

Prosecutor Jin Hyewon, Deputy Chief Prosecutor of Daegu District Prosecutors' Office, posted a photo taken with the late Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon on her Facebook on the 13th. Photo by Jin Hyewon Facebook capture

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kang Ju-hee] Jin Hye-won, Deputy Chief Prosecutor of Daegu District Prosecutors' Office, who sparked controversy by posting a seemingly mocking comment about the victim who accused the late former Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon of sexual harassment, posted a message saying "Thank you for advertising for free."

On the 17th, Prosecutor Jin wrote on her Facebook, "In the past few days, the number of followers has been increasing by 1,000 people per day," and added, "Thank you to those who broadcast and advertised for free."

She continued, "I hear news that the humble squid's real appearance has been broadcast nationwide. I will be even more humble," and added, "Directors who run plastic surgery clinics have messaged me asking for estimates, but I just said I will continue to be humble."

Earlier, on the 13th, Prosecutor Jin posted a photo on her Facebook taken with former Mayor Park, saying, "He harassed me by linking arms," and stated, "Since I, a feminist, said it was harassment, it is harassment. If a woman claims it is harassment, then it is harassment," making remarks that seemed to mock the victim who accused former Mayor Park, causing a secondary victimization controversy.

Meanwhile, the Korean Women Lawyers Association sent a petition to the Supreme Prosecutors' Office's Inspection Department on the 15th, demanding disciplinary action against Prosecutor Jin. The association pointed out, "Her remarks constitute 'acts that damage the dignity and prestige as a prosecutor,'" and criticized, "She showed reckless and frivolous language without any consideration of the victim's position."

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