It has been confirmed that Lee Beom-soo (54), a professor at Shinhan University, who was accused of beating his student, has recently submitted a letter of resignation to the university.
In relation to the Lee Beom-soo controversy, Shinhan University President Kang Seong-jong issued a statement saying, “We will carry out a thorough investigation without any doubt, and if it turns out to be true, there must be punishment.” the offender accordingly.” Professor Lee’s sudden resignation is expected to cause another controversy because it has not come out.
According to Shinhan University and others on the 31st, Professor Lee signed a letter of resignation to the school last week and expressed his intention to leave the school, which was confirmed by Newsis comment.
It is said that the school is investigating the procedure for dismissal from the Ministry of Education, the Board of Audit and Inspection, and the police station, and that the dismissal will be processed if it is approved in the discussion of the board of directors. .
Student A previously posted an article on the online community saying he had been ‘harassed’ by Professor Lee, and a dispute arose when Professor Lee claimed he was discriminating against rich students in Class A and poor students in Class B.
As the repercussions grew, President Kang Seong-jong delivered a statement in the name of the president to the faculty and staff, stating that he would conduct thorough fact-finding by applying the zero-tolerance principle.
Although President Kang himself promised a thorough fact-finding investigation, Shinhan University’s Human Rights Center for Public Welfare, which was in charge of the investigation, told Newsis reporters, “We cannot confirm any facts to protect victims and wrongdoing concerns -secondary treatment,” and later expressed an interest in the results of the investigation.
Shinhan University’s Human Rights Center for Public Welfare has been conducting a fact-finding investigation into the suspected abuse of power for nearly two months since the controversy, and is known to hold a steering committee meeting on February 1st to discuss and decide. on the results of the investigation and whether there are any related problems.
An official from Shinhan University said, “Regardless of Professor Lee’s resignation, the results of the fact-finding investigation will come out.”
Previously, legal representative Lee Beom-soo, YK Law Firm, said, “In the class evaluation written anonymously by students, we have maintained a course evaluation score of 95 to 100 points for 8 years.” , I had no idea that holding classes responsibly until late became controversial. I would like to express my sincere apologies for not taking care of each student’s schedule carefully.”
Another Shinhan University official said, “As suspicions of Professor Beom-soo Lee’s lack of power increased, President Kang’s statement came out in a hurry, but in the end, it is questionable whether the fact-finding work was done properly.” In addition, in order for the school to gain trust internally and externally, the beginning and end of the fact-finding investigation must be disclosed in detail.”
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