Ministry of National Defense Requests Investigation into Air Force Female Captain Sexual Harassment Negligence Case from 2 Years Ago

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] The Ministry of National Defense has requested an investigation by the Ministry of National Defense Prosecutor's Office into an incident where a female Air Force captain was sexually harassed by a civilian two years ago, and her direct superior allegedly aided and abetted the crime.

The Ministry of National Defense spokesperson's office stated on the 2nd, "The Inspector General's Office has been conducting an audit since the 14th of last month regarding the 'case of Captain B of the Air Force being sexually harassed by a civilian while her direct superior, Colonel A, allegedly aided and abetted and coerced in the sexual harassment,' which was reported during the 'special sexual crime reporting' period."

Following the audit results, the Ministry of National Defense determined that parts of the case require investigation and requested an investigation by the Ministry of National Defense Prosecutor's Office on the 1st.

According to materials submitted earlier by Assemblyman Kang Dae-sik of the People Power Party, two years ago, Captain A of an Air Force unit was forced by superior Colonel B to attend a drinking party, where Captain A was sexually harassed by C, an acquaintance of Colonel B. Despite reporting the incident, a proper investigation was not conducted.

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