O Tae-wan, Uiryeong County Governor, Sent to Prosecution on Charges of Sexual Harassment of Female Reporter

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[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Saeyan] Oh Taewan, the mayor of Uiryeong County, Gyeongnam, who was investigated by the police on charges of sexual harassment against a female journalist, has been sent to the prosecution with a recommendation for indictment without detention.

The Special Investigation Team for Crimes Against Women of the Gyeongnam Provincial Police Agency announced on the 6th that Oh was sent to the prosecution on charges of forcible molestation.

Oh is accused of molesting a female journalist during a dinner gathering with some reporters who frequently visit the county office at a restaurant in Uiryeong, Gyeongnam, on June 17 of this year.

At the time, Oh reportedly grabbed the victim's wrist and made a harassing remark, saying, "I'm going to the bathroom, come with me, I'll show you if it's red down there."

After the allegations surfaced, Oh held a press conference denying the claims and stated that there is a malicious behind-the-scenes force seeking political gain behind this incident.

A police official said, "We have confirmed parts that could prove some of the charges, but since both sides' claims are still sharply opposed, it is difficult to disclose specific details."

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