Sexual Harassment Incident in Bar, Active Firefighter Under Police Investigation

An active firefighter has been apprehended by the police for committing acts of sexual harassment against unknown women at a bar.

On the 21st, the Jeonju Wansan Police Station in North Jeolla Province announced that they have arrested and are investigating firefighter A (in his 20s), who is affiliated with the North Jeolla Provincial Fire Headquarters, on charges of forcible molestation.

Despite being a firefighter responsible for public safety, firefighter A has caused a scandal due to inappropriate behavior.

According to the police, firefighter A is accused of making inappropriate physical contact with two female patrons at a bar located in Hyoja-dong, Jeonju, around 2:40 AM on the 21st. It is reported that the victimized women and firefighter A were complete strangers to one another.

Inappropriate Physical Contact

Investigation into the Circumstances of the Incident Underway

The Jeonju Wansan Police Station is currently investigating the exact circumstances of the incident involving firefighter A and the victims.

The police are focusing on securing CCTV footage from the bar and witness statements to ascertain the factual details.

This incident is causing social outrage as it represents a deviation from the expected conduct of firefighters, who are based on public trust.

Depending on the results of the investigation, the police plan to proceed with legal action against firefighter A.

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