"Pretty, Good Drinking Capacity for Flirting"... Police Controversy Over '8 Private Contacts'

Contacted a complainant 8 times in a month with personal matters
Late-night personal calls... Police explain "Sincerity Misrepresented"

Sejong Police Station. [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bong-ju] A current police officer is causing controversy by repeatedly contacting a female civilian who visited the police station for personal reasons.

A woman in her 30s, Ms. A, residing in Sejong, visited the Sejong Police Station on the 21st of last month to file a case.

After confirming the complaint procedure at the civil affairs office, Ms. A left her phone number and went home after hearing from Sergeant B of the Sejong Police Station, who said, "Contact me if you have difficulties."

Since then, Sergeant B's personal messages continued eight times until recently.

On that day, Sergeant B called Ms. A in the afternoon and asked how she was doing, saying, "It's hot today, did you get home safely?" and "When the case is over, buy me a cup of coffee or soju."

Sergeant B also asked if she had a cohabitant.

Although Ms. A felt uncomfortable with Sergeant B's calls, she did not avoid contact for fear that it might negatively affect her case.

This was because Sergeant B said, "I will help resolve the case."

On the 21st at around 8:35 p.m., Sergeant B, after drinking alcohol, called Ms. A and talked for more than 19 minutes.

During the call, Sergeant B reportedly said, "If you look in the mirror, you will see that you are pretty and loved," and after asking about her drinking capacity, said, "It's the perfect amount to hit on someone. No matter what it takes, I will make you drink a bottle of soju."

Sergeant B also advised, "Why are you alone on such a nice day like today?" and "You should meet several men."

Ms. A said that Sergeant B made remarks during the phone call that implied sexual relations.

Unable to endure it any longer, Ms. A eventually reported the matter to the police station's audit and inspection office and filed a complaint.

Ms. A said, "Honestly, I am afraid that Sergeant B will call again," and "I hope the case will be resolved as soon as possible."

In response, Sergeant B apologized, saying, "It was immature and foolish to call from a personal number," but also explained, "My sincere intention to support a civilian in difficulty was partly distorted."

The Sejong Police Station has reassigned Sergeant B to another department and is verifying the facts.

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