'High School Female Staff Restroom Hidden Camera' Teacher Suspected of Illegal Filming at Another School Where He Worked for 10 Years

[Asia Economy Reporter Jeong Dong-hoon] A teacher in his 30s, who caused controversy by installing illegal hidden cameras in the women's restroom of a female staff member at a high school in Seoul, is suspected of having committed illegal filming at another school where he worked for 10 years.

According to the police on the 25th, the Yongsan Police Station in Seoul is investigating teacher A, in his 30s, on charges of violating the Special Act on the Punishment of Sexual Crimes. A is suspected of installing two illegal hidden cameras in the women's staff restroom at high school B, where he recently worked. Furthermore, suspicions have arisen that teacher A also conducted illegal filming at another school C in Seoul, where he worked for 10 years.

After the illegal filming by teacher A was revealed through the media, school C conducted an internal investigation and reportedly found a hidden camera in the women's restroom on campus. However, according to the police, at the time of discovery, the camera did not contain memory or other internal components, and the police are currently verifying the facts of the victimization. Although it has not yet been confirmed that the perpetrator teacher installed the camera, the police are proceeding with the investigation, considering there is probable cause.

The police are currently conducting a search of A’s residence and have secured his mobile phone and other devices for digital forensic analysis. A is currently suspended from his position. The Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education is expected to decide on A’s punishment based on the investigation results. A police official stated, "We are currently analyzing the seized items," and added, "We will also check whether A distributed illegal footage."

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