One Former JTBC Reporter Sent to Prosecution on Sexual Harassment Charges During Overseas Business Trip

A former JTBC reporter accused of sexually harassing a female reporter from another media outlet during an overseas business trip has been handed over to the prosecution.

On the 17th, the Mapo Police Station in Seoul announced that on the 7th, former JTBC reporter Jeon was sent to the Seoul Western District Prosecutors' Office on charges of sexual assault. Another former JTBC reporter, Park, who was under investigation together, was not sent to prosecution due to insufficient evidence.

The two former reporters are accused of sexually harassing a female reporter from another media outlet during a Korea Journalists Association event held locally in Mongolia last April. The case was reported through the National Police Agency's Civil Petition system, and the Mapo Police Station conducted an investigation for about three months.

JTBC held a personnel committee in May and decided to dismiss both reporters. The Korea Journalists Association expelled Jeon and Park last month.

A police official stated, "It is difficult to disclose specific investigation details," and added, "In Jeon's case, the charges were confirmed, leading to his referral to the prosecution."

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