Former Sungkyunkwan University Professor Nam Jeong-sook, Who Exposed 'Me Too', Wins First Trial on Unfair Dismissal Case
Nam Jeong-sook, Former Professor at Sungkyunkwan University / Photo by Dongju Yoon doso7@
View original image[Asia Economy Reporter Seongpil Cho] A court ruling has declared that the dismissal of former Sungkyunkwan University professor Nam Jeong-sook, who was notified as unqualified for reappointment after reporting sexual harassment by a fellow professor during her tenure, was unfair.
The Seoul Central District Court Criminal Division 41 (Presiding Judge Jeong Do-young) ruled in favor of Nam in her lawsuit against Sungkyunkwan University seeking confirmation of the invalidity of her dismissal. The court judged that the university's refusal to renew her contract constituted unfair dismissal.
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Previously, in April 2014, Professor Nam reported to the school that she had been subjected to forced molestation and sexual harassment by Professor Lee, but after raising the issue, her contract was not renewed, leading to her departure from Sungkyunkwan University.
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