Former Democratic United Party Official and Young Entrepreneur Charged with Sexual Assault

[Asia Economy Reporter Donghoon Jeong] A young entrepreneur who ran as a youth proportional representation candidate for the Democratic United Party in the 19th general election in 2012 has been brought to trial on charges of sexual assault.

According to the legal community on the 4th, the Seoul Western District Prosecutors' Office indicted An Mo, the CEO of a dining business, without detention on charges of rape on the 20th of last month.

An is accused of sexually assaulting the victim, A, at his home in December of last year. It is reported that he invited A, who attended a gathering held at his restaurant, to have a meal and then met separately before committing the assault. After the incident, A filed a complaint against An, and the Yongsan Police Station in Seoul, which investigated the case, sent An to the prosecution with a recommendation for indictment in March.

An ran as a proportional representation candidate by emphasizing his experience in consulting firms but did not become a member of the National Assembly.

The first trial will be held on the 24th of this month at the Seoul Western District Court.

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