This picture taken on January 20, 2021 shows Kim Jong-Cheol, chairman of South Korea's Justice Party, speaking during a press conference at the National Assembly in Seoul. (Photo: AFP)

South Korea's Justice Party Chairman Kim Jong-cheol has stepped down after admitting to sexual harassment allegations against him, according to Yonhap on Monday.

"Having accepted the related allegation, Kim decided to resign from the party chief post," a party official told Yonhap.