"I'll Teach You How to Become an Adult"... Pastor at Jeonju Church Accused of Sexual Assault on Minors

A pastor at a church in Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do, has been accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting a minor congregant over several years, claiming he would "teach how to become an adult." Photo by MBN News broadcast screen capture.

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bong-ju] A pastor at a church in Jeonju, Jeonbuk, has been accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting a minor congregant over several years, claiming he would "teach her how to become an adult."

On the 12th, MBN reported that it had obtained an audio file containing the pastor's own voice regarding the matter.

According to MBN, a woman in her 30s, Ms. A, claims she was sexually assaulted by the pastor when she was in middle school.

In the audio file, when the victim Ms. A asks, "Was it planned that day (the sexual assault)? Or was it impulsive?" the pastor replies, "It was not planned at all."

The pastor then says, "At that time, I had nothing to say to you." The victim responds, "Even after that, (you sexually harassed me, right?)."

The pastor replies, "Even after that, I did?"

In an interview with a reporter, Ms. A said, "It was when I was in the first year of middle school. At night, my family was not home, and the pastor came and told me he would teach me how to become an adult, then ordered me to take off my pants," and confessed, "The pastor's sexual violence continued until I became a university student."

Ms. A continued, "At that time, I was afraid of the pastor, and after becoming an adult, I was afraid my family would find out. The statute of limitations has passed, so the pastor cannot be punished," but she explained the reason for her delayed disclosure, saying, "I think there are more victims besides me. I hope no more victims occur."

The pastor denied the allegations, stating, "At the time, I was only hugging her as encouragement while teaching her studies, but Ms. Kim is lying," and announced plans to take legal action against Ms. A.

In response, Ms. A released the content of their last phone call.

In the recorded call, when Ms. A says, "I woke up and the blanket was OOO. I thought it was my period," the pastor replies, "If you tell me the time and place, I will apologize to you."

After MBN began its investigation, the pastor submitted his resignation to the church.

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