[Full Text] Park Won-soon Sexual Harassment Victim: "I Will Wait"

Park Won-soon Sexual Harassment Victim "I Wanted to Be Protected as a Victim and Speak in Court"
Did Not Attend Press Conference... Position Delivered Through Women's Organizations

At a 'Second Press Conference on the Sexual Violence Case by the Seoul Mayor' held at an undisclosed location in Seoul on the morning of the 22nd, complainants and related parties, including Kim Jaeryeon, lead attorney of the law firm On-Sesang, attended. From the left: Ko Mikyung, Executive Director of Korea Women's Hotline; Kim Jaeryeon, lead attorney of the law firm On-Sesang; Song Ranhee, Secretary General of Korea Women's Hotline; Kim Hyejung, Deputy Director of Korea Sexual Violence Counseling Center; Lee Mikyung, Director of Korea Sexual Violence Counseling Center. Photo by Kang Jinhyung aymsdream@

[Asia Economy Reporter Song Seung-yoon] On the 22nd, the victim who accused the late former Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon of sexual harassment once again urged a thorough investigation, stating, "We must follow a rational procedure without any prejudice." Through a women's organization, the victim conveyed the message, "Please focus together on the revealed truth without confusing the issue with matters unrelated to the essence." Below is the full statement.

The cellphone that was submitted as evidence and returned after a week contained many messages such as "You are not alone" and "I will be your strength." It is still unfamiliar and difficult for me to bring up my painful story, which I feel ashamed of and do not want to talk about. Nevertheless, I am grateful and have decided to be happy in this process where I have a friend who supports the path I have long pondered and chosen, and to whom I can honestly express my feelings and show my true self, thereby creating a new bond in our relationship.

It took a long time even to recognize the problem, and even longer to raise the issue. As a victim, I wanted to be protected and to speak in court during the investigation process. Is this process over? Article 27, Clause 1 of our Constitution states that all citizens have the right to a trial by a judge determined by the Constitution and laws. Clause 5 states that criminal victims may testify in the trial procedure of the case as prescribed by law. Article 32, Clause 3 states that standards for working conditions shall be prescribed by law to guarantee human dignity. Clause 4 states that women's labor shall receive special protection and shall not be subject to unfair discrimination in employment, wages, or working conditions. Article 34, Clause 1 states that all citizens have the right to a humane life. Clause 3 states that the state shall endeavor to improve women's welfare and rights.

I will wait. I ask that the process be revealed through lawful and rational procedures without any prejudice. Please focus together on the revealed truth without confusing the issue with matters unrelated to the essence.

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