Identifying Various Facts Including Harassment
The Ministry of Employment and Labor announced on the 11th that it will conduct a special labor inspection of Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) in connection with the death accident of the late weathercaster Oh Yoanna.
The Ministry formed a special labor inspection team jointly with the Seoul Regional Employment and Labor Office and the Seoul Western Branch Office, arriving at the site at 2 PM on the same day to begin the inspection.
Last month, the Ministry guided MBC to conduct an internal investigation and requested the submission of related materials. The decision on whether to proceed with a special labor inspection was to be made based on the progress of the internal investigation and the submission of materials by the company.
However, after the bereaved family recently expressed their refusal to participate in MBC’s internal fact-finding investigation, and with additional victim issues raised beyond the deceased, as well as petitions from labor unions for a special inspection, the Ministry decided to carry out the special labor inspection.
Through this inspection, the Ministry plans to examine various facts related to the harassment and other issues currently being raised. It will also assess the organizational culture and check for violations of labor laws, taking strict action against any legal violations. Furthermore, it will actively guide to prevent similar cases from occurring in the future.
The Ministry explained, "Since a related complaint has been filed regarding violations of the Serious Accident Punishment Act, an investigation is also underway."
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