Busan City to Strictly Address Sexual Misconduct Cases in Affiliated Public Organizations

Busan City has decided to take strict measures regarding the sexual misconduct incident that occurred within its affiliated 'public service-related organization.'

On the 17th, Busan City announced that it identified the sexual harassment by an executive-level employee against a subordinate through the Busan City Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence Grievance Deliberation Committee.

According to Busan City, in July of last year, executive-level employee A hugged a female subordinate without her consent on the way home after an evening company dinner. Since the incident occurred after the company dinner, it is recognized as work-related and corresponds to the examples of sexual harassment specified in the Enforcement Rules of the Act on Gender Equality in Employment, prompting the city to take action.

Busan City stated that, based on the deliberation results of the Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence Grievance Deliberation Committee, it will strictly enforce a zero-tolerance policy toward the perpetrator of sexual misconduct.

In accordance with the organization's personnel regulations, a personnel committee will be convened to proceed with the suspension and disciplinary procedures against the perpetrator, ensuring strict and appropriate personnel measures. Additionally, support will be provided to ensure the victim's stable return.

A Busan City official said, "We will actively support the victim to regain stability through prevention of secondary damage, improvement of the work environment, granting special paid leave, and psychological treatment support."

Furthermore, the organization in question will be required to establish measures to prevent the recurrence of sexual harassment, and the implementation of these measures will be monitored and supported.

Sexual harassment and sexual violence prevention education for all employees, as well as consulting for improving organizational culture to prevent sexual harassment, will also be conducted.

Busan City Hall.

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