Jin Joong-kwon: "Lee Nak-yeon Must Directly Explain Disadvantages Faced by Victims of Ahn Hee-jung's Sexual Harassment"

Former Dongyang University Professor Jin Joong-kwon Photo by Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Yeon-ju, Reporter Han Seung-gon] Former Dongyang University professor Jin Joong-kwon emphasized on the 31st of last month, referring to reports that witnesses for the sexual assault victims of former Chungnam Governor Ahn Hee-jung are facing social pressure, saying, "Lee Nak-yeon (Democratic Party) leader must come forward and clarify. This is not something to be glossed over."

On that day, Jin posted on his Facebook, stating, "Leader Lee Nak-yeon is a prominent presidential candidate of the Democratic Party. In such a person's camp, standing on the side of the sexual harasser and giving personnel disadvantages to those who testified with difficulty for the victim is the issue," he said.

Earlier that day, according to JTBC's 'Newsroom,' those who stood as witnesses for Kim Ji-eun, the victim of Governor Ahn's sexual assault case, suffered disadvantages due to political pressure. One of the witnesses joined the camp of a leading ruling party candidate for party leader but was told to "hide because of severe protests" and withdrew, while another witness even left Korea.

He pointed out, calling it an "unforgivable crime," "Both the Ahn Hee-jung case and the Park Won-soon case involve victims talking about the network around power that encourages and condones the actions of local government heads."

He added, "It is not a solo crime by Ahn Hee-jung or Park Won-soon alone," and "The surprising fact is that even though Ahn Hee-jung is in prison, that personal network is still alive and exerting power."

He continued, "Lee Nak-yeon showed off by appointing a female university student today. It was nothing but a show," and speculated, "Outwardly, he pretends to respect women's rights, but the truth is that those who truly respect women's rights are being oppressed in places unseen."

Former professor Jin emphasized, "Leader Lee Nak-yeon must explain and apologize for the disgusting secondary sexual assault incident within his own camp."

He also said, "The person who made the unfair personnel decision must be revealed and dismissed from that position," and "Furthermore, the names of Ahn Hee-jung's close aides who pressured that person must be disclosed."

He added, "They are the ones who form the perpetrator structure of sexual assault by those in power, and to prevent further harm, it is necessary to quickly isolate them," and concluded, "I will wait for Leader Lee Nak-yeon's statement."

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