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Professor found dead after #MeToo allegations

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By Jung Min-ho

A professor accused of sexual harassment has been found dead in an apparent suicide.

According to Hankuk University of Foreign Studies Saturday, the professor, who was under investigation after three students brought up sexual harassment allegations against him, was found dead at his home in Seoul at around 1 p.m.

There were no signs of an outsider having broken in and it is clear that he committed suicide, police said. A message for his family was found on his mobile phone.

"It appears that he was under overwhelming pressure," the school said in a statement. "We will stop the investigation over the allegations."

Three students, who did not reveal their names, accused the professor of sexual harassment on Facebook Wednesday, claiming he asked them inappropriate questions such as "Have you ever lied in bed naked with your boy friend?"

They also accused him of touching their bodies several times without their consent.



Jung Min-ho mj6c2@koreatimes.co.kr


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