Gwangju Gwangsan Police Chief Engages in Inappropriate Physical Contact at Drinking Party... Investigation Launched

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Amid the government's recommendation to refrain from unnecessary outings due to the spread of COVID-19, a current police chief in Gwangju Metropolitan City held a drinking party and has been accused of sexually harassing a woman, prompting the police to launch an investigation.

According to the Gwangju Metropolitan Police Agency on the 2nd, Police Superintendent A, chief of the Gwangsan Police Station in Gwangju, is under formal investigation for allegations of inappropriate behavior, including touching the body of a pub employee.

The investigation is currently at the stage of verifying the facts.

Personnel at the superintendent level or higher are managed by the National Police Agency headquarters, and recommendations for suspension from duty are reportedly underway.

It is known that on the afternoon of the 21st of last month, Chief A of the Gwangsan Police Station was drinking with acquaintances at a pub in Gwangju Metropolitan City when he seated a female employee next to him and engaged in inappropriate physical contact.

The drinking bill of about 200,000 won at this gathering was paid by an acquaintance who was present.

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