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Coach under probe over sexual advances against student

By Catherine Chung

Published : Oct. 16, 2017 - 17:05

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A Gwangju high school athletics coach is under investigation by police for making unwelcomed sexual advances on a female student in his team, according to Yonhap News Agency on Monday.

The female student filed a complaint with the Gwangju Ministry of Education on Monday, claiming that the coach made alleged sexual advances on several occasions. 

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The school has suspended the coach from his position and requested that police conduct a follow-up investigation.

According to an official of the Gwangju Ministry of Education, the student reported that her coach made unwelcome physical contact, such as forcing her to give him a “massage” and touching her body.

The coach denied the student’s claims.

The Gwangju Ministry of Education will decide on the case following the police investigation.

(cec82@heraldcorp.com)