Man booked over alleged sexual assault of part-timer hired via online platform

A man in his 30s has been booked for allegedly sexually assaulting a part-timer at his home. The part-timer was hired through online secondhand marketplace Karrot to provide makeup services for a profile photo shoot.

The alleged rape occurred on August 2 at the man's home. According to Seoul's Gwanak Police Station, the assault happened when the part-timer rejected the man's physical advances.

The woman escaped and immediately reported the incident to the police. The police are investigating the details of the case.

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