When Korea's mayor of its capital city, Seoul, took his life last week, the country was left divided.<br />According to CNN, Park Won-soon certainly had an impressive resume. The 64-year-old former human rights lawyer won the mayoral election by a landslide.<br />However, Park had recently been accused of sexual harassment. Some mourned his passing, whereas others were angered that he would never face charges.<br />Park's death comes as South Korea confronts traditional domestic perceptions of sexual assault.<br />According to OECD data, South Korea has the highest suicide rate in the world.<br />The country has been rocked by a series of high-profile sexual assault and harassment allegations in recent years.<br />Such allegations have also landed on entertainment stars, sports coaches, political leaders, and a former top prosecutor.
