Naver Employee's Extreme Choice... Allegations of Workplace Bullying

[Asia Economy Reporter Bu Aeri] A Naver employee working at the headquarters was found to have taken an extreme measure, prompting the police to launch an investigation.

According to the Bundang Police Station in Gyeonggi on the 28th, a man in his 40s, identified as A, was found dead near his residence close to the Naver headquarters located in Bundang-gu, Seongnam City on the 25th.

A note presumed to have been left by A was discovered at the scene, which reportedly contained content about experiencing work-related stress.

Within the company, controversy over 'workplace harassment' has arisen surrounding A's death. In this regard, the Naver labor union plans to release a statement later.

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