"Female Students Should Stop Coming to Computer Science and Just Farm"... Controversy Over Seoul University Lecturer's Offensive Remarks

Hansung University College of Engineering Lecturer Spews Abusive Language During Class
Inappropriate Remarks Including Misogyny and Itaewon Disaster Made
Resigned Amid Controversy... University States "Necessary Measures Taken"

A lecturer at a private university in Seoul sparked controversy by making misogynistic remarks during a lecture, such as "These days, female students have empty heads" and "Women should just farm." When students raised concerns about the issue, the lecturer admitted to the statements and reportedly tendered their resignation to the school.

On the 28th, a post pointing out the problematic remarks of a lecturer from the College of Engineering at Hansung University was uploaded by a student on the anonymous community platform used by university students, 'Everytime,' stirring controversy.

Hansung University campus view.

According to the post uploaded on the 22nd, the lecturer reportedly said things like, "These days, female students seem to have completely empty heads, but what are you going to do with an A+? Show it to your husband when you get married? Who are you trying to ruin?"

He also reportedly made misogynistic remarks such as, "Women open their eyes stupidly, and female students are lowering academic standards," and "Girls shouldn't come to Computer Engineering and take the spots of younger guys; they should just farm strawberries."

The lecturer continued with inappropriate remarks by referencing the Itaewon tragedy, in which many people in their twenties tragically lost their lives. He interrupted a student’s self-introduction and said, "If you just live going with the flow like that, that’s the Itaewon tragedy," unleashing harsh words.

The post received comments expressing regret over enrolling in the class, such as "Why didn’t I drop this course?" and "This is truly the biggest regret of my life."

Among netizens who saw the lecturer’s offensive remarks, critical reactions emerged, including "Even if this was said in the 1990s, it would be shocking, but to say this in 2023..." and "How can someone like that be a university lecturer?"

As the controversy grew, Hansung University began verifying the facts, and the lecturer reportedly admitted to the remarks and submitted their resignation.

A representative from Hansung University stated, "We have accepted the lecturer’s resignation," and added, "We have already taken all necessary measures to ensure that no problems such as class disruptions occur for the students due to this incident."