15 People Sexually Harassed Over 12 Years... Chanel Korea Executive Found Guilty in First Trial

It is known that they are still working in the same department.

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An executive of Chanel's Korean branch, a French luxury brand, was prosecuted and found guilty of repeatedly sexually harassing employees.

According to industry sources on the 20th, the Seoul Central District Court sentenced Chanel Korea executive Mr. A to a fine of 3 million won in the first trial last month on charges including forcible sexual assault.

Earlier, in 2020, the Chanel Korea branch of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions Service Federation Department Store Duty-Free Sales Service Labor Union (the union) filed a complaint with the prosecution against Mr. A for forcible sexual assault using his authority at work, violation of the Information and Communications Network Act (defamation), and insult.

According to the union, Mr. A sexually harassed 15 Chanel Korea employees multiple times over approximately 12 years. Furthermore, as the controversy grew, he reportedly committed secondary harm by spreading false rumors on the anonymous workplace bulletin board "Blind."

Earlier this year, the prosecution acknowledged Mr. A's charges concerning one of the five victim employees and filed a summary indictment. In June, the court issued a summary order with a guilty verdict. However, Mr. A appealed this decision and requested a formal trial, resulting in the first trial verdict last month.

It is reported that Mr. A is currently working as an executive in the same department as two years ago, only with a different team.

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