The ex-boyfriend of the woman who witnessed and submitted video of Democratic Party of Korea lawmaker Jang Kyung-tae's alleged sexual molestation filed a complaint against Jang on charges including defamation, moving to respond head-on.
According to police on the 26th, the ex-boyfriend, identified as A, submitted a complaint to the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency in the afternoon accusing the lawmaker of defamation, coercing a meeting, and false accusation. A said that on the day of the incident he went to pick up his girlfriend at a restaurant in Yeouido, witnessed a scene suspected to be molestation, and is the person who tipped off the media with the video file containing the incident.
In the complaint, A argued that the lawmaker labeled A as a "dating violence perpetrator" and spread false information. A emphasized that despite having committed no assault whatsoever, Jang's claims led to A's identity and workplace being disclosed, causing serious damage to reputation.
In particular, A strongly criticized the lawmaker for requesting an inspection of A's workplace. A said this was "a typical retaliatory act intended to pressure an ordinary public official by using a lawmaker's status."
Jang's side is currently flatly denying the crime and continuing legal action. Jang has already filed counter-complaints and accusations: the alleged victim on a charge of false accusation, and A on charges of false accusation, assault, and violation of the Protection of Communications Secrets Act.