The MeToo movement is sweeping through South Korea's political sphere -- the latest revelation of alleged sexual assault involving an incumbent lawmaker.<br /> On Saturday, a woman accused Min Byung-doo -- a three term lawmaker of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea -- of sexual harassment back in 2008.<br />Min, however, said he was not engaged in any problematic behavior -- adding he would resign and reveal the truth to restore his honor.<br />The ruling party,... already hit following a case involving a prominent figure from its party -- has asked Min to rethink giving up his post saying that revealing the truth should come first.<br /> But the party is not being lenient in all cases,... especially as the MeToo movement has the potential to become a variable in the June local elections.<br />The party has vowed to undergo tighter screening for those planning to run in the local elections, with a number of preliminary candidates for key posts also suspected of sexual assault or adultery. <br />
