Police Investigate 31 Public Figures Over 'Me Too' Cases
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Police are looking into allegations of sexual misconduct against 31 public figures as the "Me Too" movement sweeps patriarchal Korea, the National Police Agency said Wednesday.
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Charges have already been brought against five suspects including playwright and director Lee Youn-taek and actor Jo Min-ki, who stepped down from his university teaching post.
Police on Wednesday held a nationwide video conference to discuss further actions on sexual abuse cases amid a tidal wave of tip-offs.
They decided to hold alleged sexual offenders in custody for questioning if charges are serious.
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