Denial of Collusion with Perpetrators and Companies
Revealed Intent to Help Victims Instead
Lee Ji-young, a top instructor in the social studies section of the College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT), has denied allegations that she ignored a fellow instructor's sexual assault and instead threatened the victimized student.
In the early hours of the 31st, Lee posted a video titled "Condemning the Sexual Assault Perpetrator" on her YouTube channel 'Lee Ji-young Leejiyoung Official.' In the video, she stated, "A few days ago, a sensational article claimed that I am the perpetrator and accomplice of sexual assault," and added, "That article is not true."
Top instructor Lee Ji-young is addressing the allegations of being an 'accomplice to sexual assault' through YouTube on the 31st. [Photo source=YouTube channel 'Lee Ji-young' video capture]
Previously, a media outlet reported that instructor A, who was famous as a top instructor in Korean language for CSAT and civil service exams, sexually assaulted student B, who attended A's lectures. The report claimed that when B informed Lee of the incident and sought help via email, Lee colluded with A and the online lecture company to pressure B. The outlet also stated that Lee allegedly pressured B by saying things like "You could be at a disadvantage due to an affair."
Exchanged Over 30 Emails for Counseling... "I Tried to Help"
Top instructor Lee Ji-young revealed the email exchanges with victim B on the 31st through YouTube. [Photo by YouTube channel 'Lee Ji-young' video capture]
Lee said, "I exchanged over 30 emails with the student who suffered the sexual assault from August 2013 to January 2014 in response to their request for email counseling." She revealed, "In those emails, I expressed anger, continuously criticized the instructor, advised the student not to forgive the instructor or become weak, and offered to assist with filing a complaint. I also told the student that the accused instructor might insult them with various threats, so I would do my best to provide legal help and take necessary measures together." She also disclosed the email correspondence with student B.
She added, "Contrary to the article's claims, I never tried to persuade or threaten the student." She explained, "The accused instructor threatened the student in advance with defamation or adultery charges. I told the worried student that responding legally to such accusations requires significant effort, and that people with money and power could use force to harass the student. Therefore, I offered strategic legal knowledge and support, saying I would introduce actual lawyers and legal professionals and do my utmost to help."
Regarding reports that Lee forwarded emails from B to A, she firmly denied, saying, "I never forwarded emails or asked for opinions from A."
"I Hate That Instructor... Condemning All Sexual Crimes"
Top instructor Lee Ji-young is addressing the allegations of being an 'accomplice to sexual assault' through YouTube on the 31st. [Photo source=YouTube channel 'Lee Ji-young' video capture]
Lee stated, "That instructor is the one I hate and despise the most, and through this video, I strongly condemn all of their actions and how they have handled the situation so far." She expressed strong anger at the instructor's shameless, cruel, and shameless behavior, which tries to justify itself by saying there is no problem because they have not been legally punished.
She continued, "I have condemned and will continue to condemn all forms of sexual crimes and sexual violence," emphasizing, "I cannot hide my anger at acts that trample on a person's dignity, relying on power and money, and I believe such things must never happen."
She also added, "If there is anyone being harassed at this very moment, I am ready to do my best to help. Please do not struggle alone; if I can be of help in actively consulting, filing complaints, and responding, I will support you."
Meanwhile, on the 13th, student B filed a complaint accusing instructor A of rape and other charges, alleging that A sexually assaulted her right after the CSAT when she was a high school senior in 2011. A reportedly denied the allegations, stating they are untrue and has expressed intentions to take legal action.
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