Dongguk University: A Timeline of Sexual Violence, Institutional Betrayal, and Alleged Public Funds Fraud
Documenting a decade of institutional failure and negligence (2008-2025)
A professor from Dongguk University's Media Communication Major commits sexual assault against a graduate student during a drinking meeting.
This incident marks the beginning of a pattern of sexual violence cases that would later be reported to the university.
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A professor from Dongguk University's Media Communication Major was prosecuted for sexually assaulting a graduate student during a drinking meeting.
The university's response showed concerning patterns: delayed action despite early awareness, taking disciplinary steps only after formal indictment, and a reactive rather than preventative approach to sexual violence.
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Dongguk University introduced a progressive provision allowing students who experienced verbal abuse or sexual violence to request a change of professor.
It is questionable whether this policy has ever been successfully invoked, or if it remains in effect as of 2025.
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- 한국어 (scroll to "1. 2016년: 교수 교체 정책")
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At the height of the MeToo movement, Dongguk University abolished the Female Student Council, an important advocacy group for women.
This decision called into question the university's commitment to providing support mechanisms for women.
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- 繁體中文 (scroll to "二、2018年：MeToo 運動與女性學生會解散")
- 日本語 (scroll to "2. 2018年：MeToo運動と女性学生会の廃止")
- 한국어 (scroll to "2. 2018년: MeToo 운동과 여학생회 폐지")
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The Korean Women's Development Institute released a comprehensive report on sexual violence in arts education programs after the MeToo movement.
This report highlighted systemic issues in Korean arts universities, including Dongguk University.
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Initial emails regarding sexual violence concerns were sent to Dongguk University, with no response.
This marks the beginning of a pattern of institutional silence on these issues.
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Follow-up emails included all faculty members of Dongguk University's Digital Contents & Media Graduate School.
There were no responses whatsoever, showing a collective institutional silence.
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The Gender Watchdog blog published evidence that Dongguk University falsely claims partnerships with universities that have officially denied any relationship. These false partnership claims may constitute taxpayer fraud, as Korean universities receive government funding based partly on their international relationships.
The blog also documents how these misrepresentations coincide with a decade-long pattern of sexual violence incidents and institutional neglect of safety concerns.
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Escalation emails mentioning Title IX risks were sent to Dongguk University.
Dongguk University responded dismissively with "For what purpose did you send the e-mail? Is it a suggestion or a report?"
This response demonstrates the institution's failure to meaningfully engage with serious safety concerns.
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Multiple universities listed as partners by Dongguk begin responding to inquiries, with some denying partnership relationships.
One Canadian institution stated, "We do not have a student exchange agreement with Dongguk University."
A global university ranking organization has forwarded concerns to management for review.
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Dongguk University refuses to engage since April 5-6 emails.
This ongoing silence reinforces concerns about institutional commitment to addressing sexual violence risks.
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Gender Watchdog publishes conclusive evidence that Dongguk University continues to falsely claim partnerships with universities that have officially denied any relationship. This raises serious questions about potential taxpayer fraud, as Korean universities receive substantial government funding based on their reported international partnerships.
The investigation reveals that despite being aware of these false claims, Dongguk has refused to correct their public records for over 25 days. Meanwhile, more universities are reconsidering their relationships with Dongguk due to sexual violence concerns.
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25 days of complete silence from seven Korean government agencies after receiving official evidence that Dongguk University appears to be falsely claiming international partnerships - potentially to secure public funding.
This governmental inaction on financial misrepresentation directly reinforces structural conditions that enable sexual violence in higher education. The blog documents how the same institutional failures that allow financial fraud also create an environment where sexual violence can flourish unchecked.
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After government and university inaction for 34+ days, our investigation expands to systemic sexual violence issues across Korean higher education institutions.
Findings reveal compromised IEQAS certification, with institutions maintaining programs with documented sexual violence risks and falsifying partnerships for funding.
Investigation now examines:
- Partnership claims across universities
- All-male faculty in film departments
- Structural factors enabling sexual violence
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