Police Conduct Search and Seizure for Secondary Harm in Late Park Won-soon's Sexual Harassment Allegation... Investigating Aiding Incident

Witness Investigation on Assisting Sexual Harassment by Summoning Victim the Previous Day

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Gwan-joo] It has been confirmed that the police have investigated former secretary A, the victim in the case accusing the late former Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon of aiding sexual harassment. They have also conducted raids and seizures to investigate secondary harm against A occurring both online and offline.

A Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency official stated on the 21st, "Since the accused in the (sexual harassment) complaint has passed away, the case will be sent with 'no prosecution' as before," but added, "We plan to look into the facts through investigations of the aiding case and several other complaints and accusations."

He continued, "There may be a need to employ compulsory investigation measures regarding the aiding case, and facts may be revealed during the investigation process," adding, "If the necessity for compulsory investigation is recognized, investigations such as raids and seizures will be possible."

The police reportedly have already conducted raids and seizures on servers and other equipment to investigate the secondary harm against A. Additionally, A was summoned again the previous day to investigate circumstances suggesting aiding sexual harassment. While witness investigations of Seoul city officials and others are ongoing, the police explained that no one has yet been formally registered as a suspect or charged.

Regarding suspicions that information about the accusation against the late Mayor Park was leaked, the police said, "We have completed inquiries about related persons internally," and emphasized, "We fundamentally believe it is impossible for investigators to disclose suspect information externally."

Digital forensic analysis of the work mobile phone found among the belongings of the late Mayor Park is also expected to begin soon. The police plan to first access the phone at the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency, and if special equipment is needed to unlock it, they will send the phone to the National Police Agency Digital Forensic Center.

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