South Korea says #MeToo as sexual allegations topple prominent figures

As the #metoo movement takes hold in South Korea, I wrote a piece for the Lowy Institute's The Interpreter, about the very real effects it is having, taking down prominent figures - many of whom had been known to have had long histories of sexual harassment - in film, politics, academia and the clergy.

The ripple effects of Hollywood’s #MeToo movement are starting to be felt around the world, including in South Korea where a governor and potential presidential candidate has been forced to step down after being accused of rape. He is only one of many men named since late January, as Korean women come forward with allegations against figures in the political, religious, educational, business, arts, and entertainment sectors.

Read it here.