Daegu Police Deliberate Legal Measures Regarding Female Teacher in Daegu Involved in Inappropriate Relationship with Student

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Ju Cheol-in] Police investigation into the case of a temporary female teacher at a high school in Daegu having an inappropriate relationship with a male student has been at a standstill for a month.

According to the Daegu Bukbu Police Station on the 26th, the police began investigating after the female teacher A's husband reported the case in mid-last month. The police are investigating charges of inappropriate relations with a student (violation of the Child Welfare Act) and suspicions of involvement in grade manipulation (obstruction of business).

The investigation has continued for over a month because it is difficult to prove the violation of the Child Welfare Act, and the police are reportedly deliberating on whether to apply the relevant law. Both A and student B testified that there was no threat or coercion during their meetings. Also, B's guardian reportedly told the police that they do not wish for A to be punished.

Since B is 17 years old, the charge of statutory rape of a minor (applicable to those under 16) that allows punishment regardless of consent cannot be applied to A. Furthermore, the violation of the Child Welfare Act requires proof of sexual or emotional abuse, so it is known to be difficult to punish based solely on the fact of sexual relations.

A police officer said, “If the victim testifies that there was coercion or threat, the investigation is relatively easier,” adding, “Otherwise, it is difficult to prove the abuse itself through investigation, and there are precedents that if there is no abuse, punishment is difficult.”

A representative from the Bukbu Police Station explained, “The investigation is proceeding according to standard procedures,” and “We will soon conclude the investigation and decide whether to forward the case to the prosecution.”

Earlier, this case became known when A's husband directly reported his wife to the police last month. The Daegu Office of Education conducted its own investigation into the suspicion of A's involvement in grade manipulation and concluded that there was no grade manipulation, but the police are also investigating this matter.

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