"Father-in-law Who Sexually Harassed Younger Sister Fined as First Offender... Ultimately Cut Ties"

17th JTBC 'Sageonbanjang' Report
30s Woman Accuses Brother-in-law of Younger Sister of 'Sexual Harassment'
Reported to Police but Received 'Fine' as First Offender

A story has emerged about a woman in her 30s who was sexually harassed by her younger sister's father-in-law.

On the 17th, JTBC's 'Case Captain' aired the story of Ms. A, a woman in her 30s, who was sexually harassed by her younger sister's father-in-law and subsequently suffered mental trauma, lost her job, and became estranged from her family. According to Ms. A, her family lived in the same neighborhood as their in-laws, so they often interacted. Ms. A also frequently socialized with her in-laws, but gradually distanced herself due to the younger sister's father-in-law's inappropriate remarks.

Ms. A said that during a family gathering, the younger sister's father-in-law, Mr. B, who was drunk, told her, "I always thought you were very pretty. You're my type." Unable to tolerate this, the brother-in-law's sister sent Mr. B away in a taxi. After this incident, Ms. A felt uncomfortable meeting with the in-laws and almost did not attend Mr. B's 70th birthday party a year ago, but she went after family members accused her of being rude.

The drinking session that day lasted until late, and the younger sister and her husband, along with their parents, took taxis home. Since Ms. A lived nearby and planned to walk, Mr. B insisted on escorting her, and she reluctantly agreed despite feeling uncomfortable. The shocking incident occurred as they passed in front of a motel.

Younger Sister's Father-in-Law Forcibly Took Her to a Motel

A story has emerged about a woman in her 30s who was sexually harassed by her younger sister's father-in-law. JTBC 'Sageon Banjang'

Suddenly, Mr. B pushed Ms. A's buttocks and shoved her toward the motel. When Ms. A angrily asked, "Why are you doing this?" Mr. B grabbed her hand and forcibly dragged her toward the motel. During this, Mr. B sexually harassed her by saying things like, "Even at my age, I can do well," and "Just once," while placing her hand on his private parts. Ms. A managed to escape only after biting Mr. B's arm and taking a taxi away.

Ms. A said, "I couldn't report it because I thought about my younger sister, who was pregnant with her third child," and added, "I suffered silently and developed mental illness. I had nightmares every night and had to receive treatment at a psychiatric hospital, and I could no longer work." Unable to endure it any longer, Ms. A confided in her family. Mr. B then told his son, "I thought your sister-in-law liked me. She kept sending signals, so I just accepted them." When Ms. A reported to the police, Mr. B offered, "I'll give you 500,000 won if you settle." Ms. A, who had no intention of settling, requested strict punishment. However, Mr. B was only fined for the charge of sexual harassment, citing it was his first offense.

Afterwards, the in-laws did not apologize, and the brother-in-law reportedly glared at or ignored Ms. A. Even her parents reacted by saying, "How can you get angry? You don't want your sister to get divorced, do you?" Ms. A said, "I have cut off contact with my parents and am living apart from my family," and lamented, "After being sexually harassed by my in-law, I suffered secondary victimization from my family. Why should I, the victim, have to hide?" Lawyer Park Ji-hoon advised, "Based on the fine for sexual harassment, it would be good to file a civil lawsuit or claim damages. It would be beneficial to seek expert help."

Netizens who read the story responded with shock, saying things like, "He must be senile," "Disgusting and filthy," "What kind of mother tells her to endure it?" "She should cut ties with her family," "Normal parents would get them divorced immediately," "No wonder the brother-in-law is like that," "No apology at all, unbelievable," "Is this for real?" and "What a truly vulgar family."