
Harassment of female Korean soldier ends in suicide
Officer’s death raises questions about women’s treatment in the military.
A female soldier in South Korea’s military committed suicide in October after allegedly experiencing sexual harassment from a commanding officer for nearly a year. According to reports, Captain Oh left a suicide note released by her family that disclosed the abuse she suffered. This story has been resonating online for shedding light on the harassment women face in the military.
Published On 7 Nov 2013