SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A former South Korean lawmaker who had been accused of sexually assaulting a woman in 2015 has been found dead in Seoul, police said Tuesday.
The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency said Chang Je-won was found dead in a studio in the eastern part of the capital Monday night and that a note was discovered at the scene. Police didn’t provide further details, citing the investigation into his death.
Chang served three terms as a conservative lawmaker and was a key ally of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol. He had been accused of sexually assaulting the woman at a hotel in November 2015, when he was vice president at a university in Busan.
Chang had denied the accusations, calling them “one-sided claims” in a Facebook post last month, in which he vowed to take legal action to protect his honor. Kim Jae-ryun, the woman’s lawyer, canceled a news conference scheduled for Tuesday following news of Chang’s death.
Chang did not run in the elections last year. His terms as a lawmaker were 2008-2012, 2016-2020, and 2020-2024.
Chang Je-won, then lawmaker of the ruling People Power Party, presides over the science and technology committee meeting at the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, on Dec. 18, 2023. (Choo Sang-chul/Newsis via AP)
WEITERSTADT, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 7, 2025--
POLYVANTIS announces the commissioning of approximately 3.3 GWh of solar energy for its Weiterstadt, Germany, manufacturing location. The company will reduce its carbon (CO₂) footprint by 750 metric tons annually through the implementation of solar energy. This savings is equivalent to the energy required to run over 900 households*.
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Innovating for Sustainable Improvement
"The installation of the solar park is an important step toward a resource-efficient future and underscores our commitment to innovating for the future," says Reinhard Tag, EVP of Manufacturing for POLYVANTIS. "Through utilizing state-of-the-art methods such as solar energy, we are creating a future that promotes sustainable practices for our manufacturing operations."
Efficient Use and Sustainable Energy Generation
The state-of-the-art solar plant is located on POLYVANTIS grounds and has an installed capacity of 3.6 MW and an expected annual energy production of approximately 3.3 GWh, making a significant contribution to sustainable electricity supply. Approximately 10% of the whole electric power consumption of the Weiterstadt site will be replaced with energy from the solar park.
Outlook on Future Projects
The commissioning of this plant marks another milestone in POLYVANTIS's sustainable strategy. Future projects are planned to continue expanding renewable energy sources.
*Source: German Federal Network Agency for electricity, gas, telecommunications, Post and Railways
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POLYVANTIS is a global, multi-material player with some of the most coveted and iconic brands in the industry – such as PLEXIGLAS® and ACRYLITE® for polymethylmethacrylate semi-finished products and LEXAN™ for polycarbonate sheets and films. With 1,500 employees and 15 production sites worldwide, POLYVANTIS offers unmatched global capabilities, providing customers with innovative solutions in sheets and films for the building and construction, electrical and electronics, automotive, air and rail, healthcare and security, and lighting and signage markets. To learn more about the latest at POLYVANTIS, follow us on LinkedIn or our website.
Photo of solar panels alongside POLYVANTIS facility in Weiterstadt, Germany
