Seoul’s mayor died before he could face sexual harassment claims in court. A new report says the allegations were credible
Seoul’s former mayor died last year in an apparent suicide after his secretary accused him of sexual harassment. Now, an investigation by a human rights watchdog in South Korea has found that her accusations were credible.
In a report released Monday, the independent National Human Rights Commission of Korea (NHRC) found that former mayor Park Won-soon’s words and actions toward his secretary constituted sexual harassment under the country’s laws.
The finding is significant as the alleged victim’s case against Park who was South Korea’s second-most powerful official when he died was never heard in court.
The Seoul City Government has sparked anger for offering advice to pregnant women that includes ensuring their husbands have clean clothes and enough to eat while they are in hospital giving birth.
The guidelines, posted on a government-run Web site, included tips for expectant South Korean mothers at different stages of their pregnancy.
In the early stages, for example, it suggested that they avoid putting off housework as it would help them maintain a healthy weight.
“Hang the clothes you wore before you were pregnant in a place where they are easy to see as that will motivate you to keep your weight
New Year’s Eve revelry muted by global pandemic
AP, CANBERRA
New Year’s Eve yesterday was being celebrated like no other, with COVID-19 pandemic restrictions limiting crowds and many people bidding farewell to a year they would prefer to forget.
Australia was among the first nations to ring in the new year.
It was a grim end to the year for New South Wales and Victoria, the nation’s two most populous states, which were battling to curb new COVID-19 outbreaks.
People gather as the Merlion statue is lit up as part of New Year’s Eve celebrations in Singapore last night.