Executive Chairman Huh Moon-young denies 'suspecting sexual violence'
"I will not be returning to the festival... Please accept my resignation."
Source: The Fact DB
[The Fact ｜Reporter Park Ji-yoon] The Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) has taken a cautious stance regarding suspicions of sexual violence against executive chairman Huh Moon-young.
The Busan International Film Festival said in an official position on the 31st, "We decided to wait for the return of executive chairman Huh Moon-young until personal matters are properly revealed. , and acceptance of the resignation has been postponed until then."
According to the Busan International Film Festival, executive director Heo Moon-young had positive ideas about returning and decided to hold a meeting that day, but sent out a notice that it was difficult to return. due to personal issues. Accordingly, the four directors (including the chairman) decided to interview reported the issues discussed in response to the rapidly changing current issue.
An official said: "We will discuss the urgent matters needed to prepare for this year's film festival at the board of directors scheduled to be held on June 2." including “The 2nd Film Festival,” he explains.
Earlier, Executive Chairman Huh Moon-young unexpectedly expressed his resignation in the situation that there are about 5 months left before the opening of this year's Busan International Film Festival. Controversy erupted when news spread that an employee of the Busan International Film Festival reported to the Korea Center for Gender Equality that he had been sexually harassed by executive chairman Huh Moon-young. sex and sexual assault.
In response, Executive Chairman Heo Moon-young said, "Despite the worries and criticisms of many, I cannot return to the festival. I can't help but want to tell you the reason."
He said, "I was on the phone with a reporter yesterday afternoon when I was considering and having difficulty returning the item. The reporter received a tip from the film festival staff and asked for an inspection. fact check." It's about the use of language, and that includes inappropriate sexual expressions. It is difficult to contain emotions in an unbelievable situation, but I honestly explained that it was not true."
"It will take a long time to reveal the truth through an objective process in the future. The matter itself could become a huge controversy and if I were to return to the festival in this situation, the conflict controversy will result in damage to the film festival," he said. "This is my final decision. That's why I decided to resign."
Executive Chairman Huh Moon-young, who said he would humbly look back on his actions, emphasized: "Now, I ask you to treat any controversy as my own. I cannot visit in person. you should write to me instead. I earnestly ask that you accept my resignation immediately."
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