30s Female Teacher in Inappropriate Relationship with High School Student Investigated for Child Abuse... Husband Noticed and Reported

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-woo] Allegations have arisen that a female contract teacher at a high school in Daegu engaged in sexual relations with a male student at the same school, prompting the police to launch an investigation on charges of violating the Child Welfare Act. It is known that the person who reported these allegations is the female teacher's husband.

On the 26th, the Daegu Northern Police Station announced that they are investigating Ms. A, a female teacher in her 30s, on charges of violating the Child Welfare Act. Ms. A has currently been processed as retired.

According to the police, Ms. A is suspected of having sexual relations with a male student attending the high school where she worked. A police official stated, "Since the investigation is ongoing, we cannot provide detailed information."

The Daegu Metropolitan Office of Education recently held a personnel committee meeting and terminated Ms. A's contract.

According to the police and the education office, Ms. A's husband noticed that she was not returning home until late at night and that she had lied about her illness. After checking the vehicle's black box and other evidence, he confirmed that Ms. A had entered a lodging facility with a young male. It is known that the couple is currently undergoing divorce proceedings.

Article 17 of the Child Welfare Act stipulates that no one shall subject a child to obscene acts or sexual harassment that causes sexual shame or other forms of sexual abuse. Under the Child Welfare Act, anyone under the age of 18 is considered a child, and violators of the law face imprisonment of up to 10 years or a fine of up to 100 million won.