Ahn Cheol-soo: "MBC, Show a Responsible Attitude to the Late Oh Yoanna and Her Bereaved Family"

Bereaved Family Files Civil Lawsuit Against Perpetrator
Ahn Cheol-soo Also Calls for Responsible Attitude from MBC

People Power Party lawmaker Ahn Cheol-soo criticized MBC in relation to the death of the late weathercaster Oh Yoanna.

On the 30th, Ahn posted on his social media (SNS) stating, "MBC must take responsibility for the workplace harassment allegations." He said, "Oh Yoanna, the MBC weathercaster who passed away last September, had long suffered from workplace harassment, and it has been reported that her bereaved family is filing a civil lawsuit against the perpetrator, a colleague at work. Thinking of the family's feelings as they face the Lunar New Year after losing their loved one pains my heart. I pray for the repose of the deceased who left this world at a young age and offer my deepest condolences to the bereaved family."

Ahn Cheol-soo, a member of the People Power Party, criticized MBC regarding the death of the late weathercaster Oh Yo-anna. On the 30th, Ahn Cheol-soo wrote on his social media service (SNS), "MBC must take responsibility for the workplace harassment allegations." Late weathercaster Oh Yo-anna, Ahn Cheol-soo Facebook.

He added, "The attitude of MBC, the deceased's workplace, is disappointing. It has already been four months since her death, yet there has been no investigation or action, which is hard to understand." He also criticized, "The claim that no action could be taken because the deceased never reported to the company authorities is irresponsible." In particular, he said, "Distorting criticism of this case as an attempt to shake MBC or as media suppression is a secondary harm that insults the deceased and wounds the bereaved family." He demanded, "MBC should show a responsible attitude regarding this workplace harassment allegation."

Earlier, Oh passed away in September last year. Although the cause was not initially revealed, it was recently reported that a 17-page handwritten suicide note was found on her mobile phone. Suspicions arose that workplace harassment was the cause of death. In response, MBC stated, "The deceased, working as a freelancer, never informed the relevant departments (Human Resources Counseling Office of the Management Support Bureau, Audit Office Clean Center) or the managers responsible for her work about her difficulties." They added, "If the deceased had officially reported her grievances (including workplace harassment) to the company or even informed responsible managers in any way, the company would have naturally conducted a proper investigation." They also emphasized, "At the same time, we express concern about the forces approaching this issue as an 'attempt to shake MBC,' as if seizing an opportunity, without knowing the exact facts."

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