South Korea: #MeToo anger as politician found not guilty of rape
(The Guardian South Korea)

Acquittal of Ahn Hee-jung, touted as a future president, is `incomprehensible´, says prosecutionA former South Korean presidential contender accused of raping his female aide has been found not guilty, prompting anger from campaigners.Ahn Hee-jung´s case is by far the highest-profile in the country´s growing #MeToo movement. Before the accusations came to light he was widely seen as a strong candidate to replace President Moon Jae-in when his term ends in 2022. He stepped down immediately after he was accused. Related: South Korean politician steps down after rape accusations Related: Sexism claims as South Korean woman jailed for photo of naked man Continue reading...