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We reported yesterday (9th) that an arrest warrant was requested for a battalion commander in the army for sexually harassing a female soldier. However, as a result of further investigation, it was confirmed that sexual assault allegations were included. Not only that, there were reports of sexual assault in another unit of the army.
This is the exclusive report by reporter Kim Jung-in.
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The sexual crime of the Gangwon-do Army battalion commander Colonel B, known by SBS yesterday, has grown bigger.
An arrest warrant was requested on charges of sexually harassing three female soldiers, including an officer and a non-commissioned officer.
A military investigation official said, "During the investigation of the victim, it was revealed that Lieutenant B had sexually assaulted one victim for nearly a year until recently.
[Bae Seok-jin / Lieutenant Colonel of the Army Public Affairs Team: In this case, the perpetrator is the commander, and considering the seriousness of the case… .]
Previously, Lieutenant Colonel B was dismissed from his post for sexual harassment and inappropriate physical contact in the office and was investigated.
The military is expanding the investigation, paying attention to the possibility that there may be more victims not only in the current unit but also in the units previously served.
In addition, another army unit received a report that a military officer sexually assaulted a subordinate female officer, and an army investigation team was dispatched to investigate.
(Video editing: Kim Jun-hee)