Prosecutors said Tuesday they are investigating a Japanese man working at a South Korean branch of a major Japanese commercial bank on suspicions of inappropriately touching his South Korean co-worker.
The Seoul Western District Prosecutor’s Office said the 33-year-old defendant, while drunk, allegedly sexually harassed his female colleague as they headed to their homes after dining with other co-workers in April.
The victim claimed that injury charges should be added as she was troubled by the incident and underwent psychiatric treatment.
“As the two sides have conflicting arguments, we need further investigation to find out the facts,” a prosecutor said. “There is a need to go through a juridical review to determine whether injury charges can be applied.” (Yonhap)
