[2026 National Assembly Audit] Fair Trade Commission Chair Joo Byungki Categorically Denies "Misogynistic Remarks and Sexual Harassment Investigation" Allegations
Intense questioning over inappropriate conduct at academic association dinner and probe rumors
Chairperson Joo Byungki repeatedly denies allegations
Fair Trade Commission Chairperson Joo Byung-ki categorically denied allegations that he made misogynistic remarks at an academic association dinner and that he was investigated over sexual harassment.
Fair Trade Commission Chairman Joo Byungki answers lawmakers' questions during a parliamentary audit held by the National Assembly's Political Affairs Committee on the 12th. Yonhap News Agency.
View original imageAppearing at the Fair Trade Commission’s National Assembly audit before the Political Affairs Committee on October 12, Joo said allegations of personal misconduct raised by lawmakers from the People Power Party were baseless.
Earlier, Rep. Choi Eun-seok of the People Power Party opened the questioning by bringing up rumors surrounding Joo. Choi said there had been considerably damaging rumors about the chairperson and reports that the Presidential Office had conducted an investigation. He also disclosed that he had requested related documents from the Presidential Office. According to Choi, the office replied that it would be difficult to provide the requested materials.
Based on this, Choi directly asked Joo whether the Presidential Office had verified facts or investigated him over allegations related to drinking or sexual harassment. Joo gave a brief, clear answer: “No,” dismissing the rumors of an investigation.
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Following the allegations of an investigation by the Presidential Office, questions soon turned to inappropriate remarks at an academic association dinner. Rep. Kim Jae-seop, also of the People Power Party, cited a tip that misogynistic remarks had been made at a dinner for an academic association that Joo was reportedly attending, and pressed him further. Kim also raised the question of accountability if the remarks were confirmed. Joo again denied it, saying, “That never happened.”
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