Former University Professor Who Repeatedly Sexually Harassed Researcher Fined 7 Million Won

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Jin-hyung] A former professor who repeatedly sexually harassed a female researcher, his junior, by abusing his position has been fined.

On the 1st, according to the legal community, Gwangju District Court Chief Judge Hwang Young-hee issued a summary order imposing a fine of 7 million won on Mr. A, a former professor at a university in Gwangju, who was tried on charges of sexual harassment by abuse of authority in the course of work.

Mr. A was summarily indicted on charges of habitually sexually harassing a female researcher at the school and bars for about 1 year and 2 months from early 2020.

This case came to light when the victim filed a complaint with the police against the professor in May after finishing her research position.

Mr. A admitted most of the charges during the police investigation and is reported to have reached a settlement with the victim.

Mr. A was dismissed by the faculty disciplinary committee in August, shortly before his retirement, and left the teaching profession.

Meanwhile, Mr. B, who was also a professor at this university, was previously tried on charges of forcibly sexually harassing a graduate student in 2019 and was sentenced to 1 year in prison with a 2-year probation.

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