Posted : 2021-02-05 09:07
Updated : 2021-02-07 19:17
Justice Party chairman Kim Jong-cheol speaks during a New Year press conference at the National Assembly in Yeouido, Seoul. Jan. 20. He was expelled and stripped of his party membership for sexually harassing a fellow lawmaker on Jan. 15. It was the first time the head of an established political party was removed due to sexual misconduct. Yonhap
By Yi Whan-woo
The latest sexual harassment allegations involving former Justice Party Chairman Kim Jong-cheol raise questions over why sexual violence is being repeated in politics, despite campaigns to prevent it.
Last month, Kim admitted to sexually harassing Jang Hye-young, a female lawmaker, after having dinner together on Jan. 15. He was dismissed from his leadership post and stripped of his party membership.