ROK police investigating claims pastor molested 8 North Korean defector students



News ROK police investigating claims pastor molested 8 North Korean defector students Authorities say pastor runs school for defectors, and he is reportedly known for helping 1,000 North Koreans escape Ifang Bremer \| Lina Park August 9, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON An illustration of a man in a classroom \| Image: NK News Seoul police are investigating a South Korean pastor who runs an alternative school for North Korean defectors on charges of sexually assaulting eight youth and child escapees from the DPRK. The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency’s Women and Juvenile Crime Investigation Division confirmed to NK News that it is investigating a pastor surnamed Chun for allegedly molesting North Korean defector students at the school in Seoul. The pastor originally “gained international fame for helping 1,000 North Koreans escape,” according to a JoongAng Ilbo report. The police also confirmed reporting by the Joongang Ilbothat Chun is under investigation on accusations © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update & Podcast Updates Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by Trending

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ROK police investigating claims pastor molested 8 North Korean defector students

Authorities say pastor runs school for defectors, and he is reportedly known for helping 1,000 North Koreans escape

Ifang Bremer | Lina Park August 9, 2023

ROK police investigating claims pastor molested 8 North Korean defector students

An illustration of a man in a classroom | Image: NK News

Seoul police are investigating a South Korean pastor who runs an alternative school for North Korean defectors on charges of sexually assaulting eight youth and child escapees from the DPRK.

The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency’s Women and Juvenile Crime Investigation Division confirmed to NK News that it is investigating a pastor surnamed Chun for allegedly molesting North Korean defector students at the school in Seoul.

The pastor originally “gained international fame for helping 1,000 North Koreans escape,” according to a JoongAng Ilbo report.

The police also confirmed reporting by the Joongang Ilbothat Chun is under investigation on accusations

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