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South Korean presidential contender denies rape allegations

Former South Korean presidential contender Ahn Hee-jung arrives at the prosecutors office in Seoul. [Photo by AFP]

A former South Korean presidential contender accused of raping two women including his aide has denied the allegations against him, in the highest-profile case linked to the country's growing #MeToo campaign.

Ahn Hee-jung, who came second to current President Moon Jae-in in the contest for the ruling Democratic Party's presidential nomination last year, said the sex was "consensual", in comments to reporters before being questioned by prosecutors Monday.

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