Jang Je-won Accused of Sexual Crime Allegations... "Completely Untrue," Announces Legal Action

Former People Power Party lawmaker Jang Je-won is under police investigation after being accused of sexual violence against a secretary several years ago. In response, Jang strongly denied the allegations, stating, "This is completely untrue."

The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency announced on the 4th, "A complaint against (lawmaker Jang) was recently received, and we are investigating," adding, "We cannot disclose detailed investigation information."

Former People Power Party lawmaker Jang Je-won. Photo by Yonhap News

It is reported that former lawmaker Jang is accused of sexual violence (quasi-rape causing injury) against secretary A in November 2015, when he was the vice president of a university in Busan.

At that time, secretary A reportedly drank alcohol at a gathering after taking election posters in preparation for Jang's upcoming general election campaign, and later testified to the police that Jang had committed sexual violence against her.

When the allegations were revealed through a JTBC report, former lawmaker Jang strongly refuted them on social media, stating, "The claims made by the JTBC informant are completely false."

He added, "I am curious about JTBC's intentions and background in pushing forward such a highly provocative report of 'sexual violence allegations' at this critical political moment. Regardless of the factual circumstances, I will suffer irreparable damage to my family and social standing for a considerable period." He further stated, "If the report is pushed forward despite this, I will clarify my position, including additional legal actions."

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