"Porn is boring without sound"… Korean language teacher repeatedly made sexual harassment remarks during class

Repeated Sexual Remarks Under the Pretext of Explaining Class Content
Students Facing Entrance Exams Fear Disadvantage and Cannot Raise Issues

It was recently revealed that a Korean language teacher at a high school in Daejeon had been repeatedly making obscene remarks to students during class. The photo is unrelated to specific expressions in the article. [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Yoon Seul-gi] It was recently revealed that a Korean language teacher at a high school in Daejeon made continuous sexually harassing remarks to students during class over a period of three years. Students were afraid of suffering disadvantages ahead of college entrance exams and therefore did not raise any issues.

According to a JTBC report on the 5th, Mr. A, a Korean language teacher at a private high school in Daejeon, repeatedly made sexual remarks to students under the pretext of explaining class content.

In the recordings provided by students, Mr. A explained the Sino-Korean word 'jeoljeol' (chastity) by saying, "The women you meet have probably already been with other men. There is no man here who can bring or obtain a woman's virginity."

Photo by JTBC capture.

When explaining the meaning of the Sino-Korean phrase 'namnyeosangyeoljisa' (the natural attraction between men and women), he continued with obscene language implying sexual acts. Mr. A said, "It means men and women get heated up with each other. XXXX." He also made inappropriate remarks such as, "How important is auditory stimulation? Turn off the sound in adult videos and see if it's fun. (Adult film actors) No matter how pretty they are, you have to listen to the sound."

He also made derogatory and hateful comments about women's appearances. Mr. A said, "When a pretty girl swears, it's bold and cute, but when an ugly girl swears, it means she has no XXX. When a pretty girl is forward, she's open-minded, but when an ugly girl is forward, she's XXX."

A student who attended Mr. A’s class expressed, "Every time such sexist, sexually harassing, and mocking remarks came up, I was so bewildered, angry, and ashamed, wondering what we were supposed to be learning during that time."

The Daejeon Office of Education conducted a fact-finding investigation through surveys and concluded that it was sexual harassment. The school is currently proceeding with disciplinary measures against Mr. A.

However, the foundation to which this school belongs decided to transfer Mr. A to another school within the foundation. Unlike public schools, disciplinary actions for private school teachers are separately determined by the board of directors.

Mr. A apologized, saying, "I feel sorry and apologize for the harm caused to the students."

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