20 Cases of Sexual Misconduct at Gwangju and Jeonnam National Universities Over 5 Years... Jeonnam National University Has the Most

It has been revealed that there have been 20 cases of sexual misconduct at national universities in the Gwangju and Jeonnam regions over the past five years.

According to data submitted by Kang Kyungsook, a proportional representative of the National Innovation Party, from 39 national universities across the country on October 13, the number of disciplinary actions for sexual misconduct involving faculty, staff, and students at national universities over the past five years (from 2020 to August this year) totaled 161 cases.

Seoul National University had the highest number with 18 cases, followed by Jeonbuk National University and Gyeongsang National University with 16 cases each, and Kangwon National University with 12 cases. Among the four national universities in the Gwangju and Jeonnam regions, Jeonnam National University had 10 cases, Mokpo National University 7 cases, Sunchon National University 2 cases, and Mokpo National Maritime University 1 case.

At Jeonnam National University, the most common type of sexual misconduct was forcible molestation by professors or associate professors, with 5 cases. There were also incidents involving illegal filming by administrative staff, as well as obscene acts via telecommunications and threats to distribute sexual videos by students.

At Mokpo National University, there were 6 cases of sexual harassment, sexual assault, and illegal filming by students, and 1 case of sexual harassment and sexual violence by a professor. At Sunchon National University, both cases involved human rights violations and illegal filming by students, while at Mokpo National Maritime University, the single case involved illegal filming and threats by a staff member.

Jeonnam National University imposed dismissal or indefinite suspension on all involved parties, while Mokpo National University expelled or dismissed those involved. Sunchon National University imposed suspensions ranging from 3 to 6 months, and Mokpo National Maritime University dismissed the staff member involved.

Assemblywoman Kang stated, "As national universities are educational institutions with public responsibility and social duty, they must apply higher ethical standards to sexual misconduct," adding, "They should actively implement effective measures to prevent recurrence and protect victims."

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