Police Decide Not to Prosecute Kim Ikang, Gwangju Seo-gu Mayor, on Sexual Assault Charges

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Jin-hyung] A decision of non-prosecution has been made regarding Kim I-gang, the mayor of Seo-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City, who was accused of sexual assault.

The Women's and Juvenile Crime Investigation Unit of the Gwangju Police Agency announced on the 29th that they have decided not to prosecute (no charges) Kim, who was accused of sexual assault (quasi-rape, etc.).

Mayor Kim was accused of sexually assaulting Mr. A, who was a staff member of a candidate's campaign during the 2018 local elections.

The police conducted testimonies from related parties and digital forensic investigations for two months but judged that there was insufficient evidence regarding Mayor Kim's charges.

Mayor Kim has consistently stated that "the allegations raised by Mr. A are groundless."