DP lawmaker says to leave party amid sexual harassment allegations | Yonhap News Agency

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Jang Kyung-tae of the ruling Democratic Party (DP), who is facing sexual harassment allegations, said Friday he will leave the party and seek to prove his innocence. Jang made the announcement a day after a police review panel recommended that his case be referred to prosecutors over allegations that he sexually harassed a female aide. "I will prove my innocence and return so as not to cause harm to the party," Jang wrote on his Facebook account. "Although there were controversies during the investigative process, I will faithfully cooperate and prove my innocence," he added. Jang Kyung-tae (C) of the ruling Democratic Party enters the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency in the capital to attend a meeting of an investigation deliberation committee on March 19, 2026. (Yonhap) ejkim@yna.co.kr (END) Related Articles Police panel recommends prosecutorial referral for DP lawmaker on alleged sexual harassment Keywords #DP lawmaker Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Four decades of Damien Hirst on display at MMCA, from shark to cherry blossoms (LEAD) FM Cho sidesteps questions on whether U.S. asked Seoul to send warships to Middle East 16th Gwangju Biennale: You must change your life Ex-U.S. officials voice concerns about Trump gov't 'vacating' deterrence assets from Indo-Pacific amid Iran war Korean Pavilion at Venice Biennale seeks comfort through art, with Han Kang's sculpture of blackened trees Most Saved (LEAD) FM Cho sidesteps questions on whether U.S. asked Seoul to send warships to Middle East Four decades of Damien Hirst on display at MMCA, from shark to cherry blossoms 16th Gwangju Biennale: You must change your life Korean Pavilion at Venice Biennale seeks comfort through art, with Han Kang's sculpture of blackened trees (2nd LD) N. Korea to export 16 homegrown KF-21 fighter jets to Indonesia: sources Downtown Seoul to enter security lockdown for massive crowd at BTS concert Most Viewed More Most Viewed Photos N.K. stamps on ruling party's 9th congress Samsung chairman meets AMD CEO Preparations for BTS' Gwanghwamun concert Preparations for BTS' Gwanghwamun concert prev DP lawmaker says to leave party amid sexual harassment allegations Next DP lawmaker says to leave party amid sexual harassment allegations

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By Kim Eun-jung
SEOUL, March 20 (Yonhap) -- Rep. Jang Kyung-tae of the ruling Democratic Party (DP), who is facing sexual harassment allegations, said Friday he will leave the party and seek to prove his innocence.
Jang made the announcement a day after a police review panel recommended that his case be referred to prosecutors over allegations that he sexually harassed a female aide.
"I will prove my innocence and return so as not to cause harm to the party," Jang wrote on his Facebook account.
"Although there were controversies during the investigative process, I will faithfully cooperate and prove my innocence," he added.
The two-term lawmaker is accused of sexually harassing the aide during a staff dinner at a restaurant in October 2023. Authorities also allege that he caused "secondary harm," including exposing the victim's identity.
Rep. Jang Kyung-tae (C) of the ruling Democratic Party enters the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency in the capital to attend a meeting of an investigation deliberation committee on March 19, 2026. (Yonhap)
ejkim@yna.co.kr
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## Expert Analysis

### Merits
- Korea committed to expanding nuclear, missile programs; poses 'significant' threats to S.

### Areas for Consideration
- Jang Kyung-tae (C) of the ruling Democratic Party enters the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency in the capital to attend a meeting of an investigation deliberation committee on March 19, 2026. (Yonhap) ejkim@yna.co.kr (END) Related Articles Police panel recommends prosecutorial referral for DP lawmaker on alleged sexual harassment Keywords #DP lawmaker Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Four decades of Damien Hirst on display at MMCA, from shark to cherry blossoms (LEAD) FM Cho sidesteps questions on whether U.S. asked Seoul to send warships to Middle East 16th Gwangju Biennale: You must change your life Ex-U.S. officials voice concerns about Trump gov't 'vacating' deterrence assets from Indo-Pacific amid Iran war Korean Pavilion at Venice Biennale seeks comfort through art, with Han Kang's sculpture of blackened trees Most Saved (LEAD) FM Cho sidesteps questions on whether U.S. asked Seoul to send warships to Middle East Four decades of Damien Hirst on display at MMCA, from shark to cherry blossoms 16th Gwangju Biennale: You must change your life Korean Pavilion at Venice Biennale seeks comfort through art, with Han Kang's sculpture of blackened trees (2nd LD) N.

### Implications
- Jang Kyung-tae of the ruling Democratic Party (DP), who is facing sexual harassment allegations, said Friday he will leave the party and seek to prove his innocence.
- Jang made the announcement a day after a police review panel recommended that his case be referred to prosecutors over allegations that he sexually harassed a female aide. "I will prove my innocence and return so as not to cause harm to the party," Jang wrote on his Facebook account. "Although there were controversies during the investigative process, I will faithfully cooperate and prove my innocence," he added.
- Jang Kyung-tae (C) of the ruling Democratic Party enters the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency in the capital to attend a meeting of an investigation deliberation committee on March 19, 2026. (Yonhap) ejkim@yna.co.kr (END) Related Articles Police panel recommends prosecutorial referral for DP lawmaker on alleged sexual harassment Keywords #DP lawmaker Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Four decades of Damien Hirst on display at MMCA, from shark to cherry blossoms (LEAD) FM Cho sidesteps questions on whether U.S. asked Seoul to send warships to Middle East 16th Gwangju Biennale: You must change your life Ex-U.S. officials voice concerns about Trump gov't 'vacating' deterrence assets from Indo-Pacific amid Iran war Korean Pavilion at Venice Biennale seeks comfort through art, with Han Kang's sculpture of blackened trees Most Saved (LEAD) FM Cho sidesteps questions on whether U.S. asked Seoul to send warships to Middle East Four decades of Damien Hirst on display at MMCA, from shark to cherry blossoms 16th Gwangju Biennale: You must change your life Korean Pavilion at Venice Biennale seeks comfort through art, with Han Kang's sculpture of blackened trees (2nd LD) N.
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### Expert Commentary
This article covers party, korea, seoul topics. Notable strengths include discussion of party. Areas of concern are also raised. Readability: Flesch-Kincaid grade 0.0. Word count: 476.