South Korea human rights body to investigate abuse in sports

By The Associated Press

SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of — South Korea’s human rights commission plans to interview possibly thousands of athletes about a culture of abuse in sports after a wave of female athletes came forward to say they had been raped or assaulted by their coaches.

An official from the National Human Rights Commission said Wednesday the yearlong investigation will cover 50 sports and include children competing for elementary, middle and high schools.

Two-time Olympic short-track speed skating champion Shim Suk-hee triggered a growing #MeToo movement in South Korean sports after accusing her former coach of repeatedly raping her. Female athletes in judo, taekwondo, soccer and wrestling have also accused their male coaches of sexual harassment or assault since.

The Associated Press

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