‘Subway Employee’ Arrested for Assisting Drunk Woman in Busan Subway... Accused of Sexual Assault After Helping Her Get Home

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[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-woo] A Busan Transportation Corporation employee has been arrested on charges of sexually assaulting a female passenger who was intoxicated and staggering at a subway station after escorting her home.

Busan Police Agency announced on the 14th that they have arrested Busan Transportation Corporation employee A on charges of sexual assault (quasi-rape).

According to the police, A is accused of following an intoxicated woman to her home and sexually assaulting her on the afternoon of the 19th of last month inside a station of the Busan Metro.

A's arrest warrant was issued on the 7th.

A, an employee managing the metro, was known to be working at a different station than where the crime occurred. It was also reported that the incident happened outside of his working hours.

A is said to claim that the sexual encounter was consensual with the victim.

Busan Transportation Corporation stated that once the prosecution files charges, they will determine the level of disciplinary action, including suspension from duty, according to internal procedures.

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