Opening a new chapter on tackling sexual harassment,... it's an issue that has gained widespread public attention around the world since the "Me-Too" movement spawned in the U.S. <br />And now... a female public prosecutor in Korea has come forward with her own experience of sexual harassment by a then-government official.<br />Her story has led to calls for greater protection for women in the workplace.<br />Park Hee-jun reports. The 'MeToo' movement has been sweeping America,... and women are also starting to speak up in Korea.<br /> A female prosecutor has come forward to shed light on a sexual harassment case within the prosecution office.<br /> Seo Ji-hyeon, a public prosecutor at the Changwon District Prosecutors' Office,... posted on an internal board on Monday, that she was groped by a then-senior Justice Ministry official at a funeral back in 2010.<br /> She demanded an apology from the alleged offender who was revealed to be Ahn Tae-geun, but she was instead transferred to an unwanted post in 2015,... after being given a disciplinary warning for "lack of performance."<br />Former prosecutor Ahn says he does not recall the incident and denies being involved in Seo's transfer or any kind of cover-up.<br /><br /> Seo said she was inspired by the global #MeToo campaign, where women around the world have brought awareness to sexual harassment.<br />She also appeared on a prime time cable television news program on Monday,... during which she opened up about other similar incidents concerning her co-workers. <br /> After watching the news, members of the public have been filing petitions on the presidential office's website,... demanding a thorough investigation into the case.<br /><br /> President Moon Jae-in also addressed the allegations during a workshop for top government officials on Monday,... calling for a shift in social attitudes so women do not have to fear sexual harassment or sexual assault in the workplace.<br />He said it's important to form an environment where victims are able to speak up without fear,... and urged officials to make the issue a priority.<br /> The Ministry of Justice has also ordered the prosecution office to conduct a fair and just investigation into the incident, and to look into whether there are additional cases similar to Seo's.<br />Park Hee-jun, Arirang News. <br />
