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Actor Lee Beom-soo (53) was dismissed from his position as the dean of the Department of Performing Arts at Shinhan University.
Shinhan University said, "It is true that Lee Beom-soo has been dismissed from his position as the dean of the department. However, he will retain his position as a professor."
Regarding the reason for his sudden dismissal, he explained, "It has nothing to do with the controversy over power abuse. This position is like an honorary position and you are appointed after a certain period of time."
It is known that an investigation is underway on the alleged abuse of power.
Lee Beom-soo has served as the head of the Department of Performing Arts at Shinhan University since 2014, but he has been forced to step down after nine years.
Previously, Lee Beom-soo was embroiled in controversy last year for allegedly beating the students of Shinhan University's Department of Performing Arts, who were attending classes for a long time.
Mr. A, who introduced himself as a student of Shinhan University's Department of Performing Arts, posted on the online community, "Beom-soo Lee discriminated against students by dividing the class into classes based on income level", "Beom-soo Lee forced more than half of the students to drop out and take a leave of absence", "To the students. Abusive language and profanity were rampant, and he is not conducting classes according to his schedule."
In response, Lee Beom-soo's side refuted, saying, "It is not true at all."
Through the agency, "Lee Beom-soo will diligently participate in Shinhan University's upcoming audit and resolve all suspicions. Furthermore, we will sternly proceed with the criminal prosecution process against malicious content, posts, and insulting malicious comments based on false facts." revealed
Shinhan University President Kang Seong-jong sent a text message to students and faculty on the 8th and said, "We plan to conduct a thorough investigation without a single doubt about the case in which the complaint has been filed." I will,” he said.
(Reporter Kim Ji-hye of SBS Entertainment News)