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MBC, Investigation into Workplace Bullying of Late Oh Yoanna Intensifies "First Meeting on the 5th" (Official) [Full Text]

Geum Bitna
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2025-02-03 17:59:34
Updated : 
2025-02-03 18:33:20

Following the death of weathercaster Oh Yoanna, suspicions of 'workplace bullying' have emerged, and MBC has completed the formation of a fact-finding committee to verify the facts.

On the 3rd, MBC stated, "We pray for the soul of the late Oh Yoanna. We also extend our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family," and added, "MBC decided to establish a fact-finding committee to verify the facts surrounding the allegations against the deceased on January 31, and completed the selection and formation of the committee over the weekend and holiday."

They continued, "To enhance the fairness, reliability, and objectivity of the investigation, external individuals will serve as the chair and members, along with internal personnel participating as committee members," explaining, "Attorney Chae Yang-hee from the law firm Hye Myung has been appointed as the chair of the fact-finding committee, and Attorney Jeong In-jin from the law firm Barun has been appointed as an external member."

Following the death of weathercaster Oh Yoanna, suspicions of 'workplace bullying' have emerged, and MBC has completed the formation of a fact-finding committee to verify the facts. / Photo = Oh Yoanna SNS
Following the death of weathercaster Oh Yoanna, suspicions of 'workplace bullying' have emerged, and MBC has completed the formation of a fact-finding committee to verify the facts. / Photo = Oh Yoanna SNS

Regarding the fact-finding committee, MBC stated, "The committee will begin its first meeting on February 5 (Wednesday) to verify the facts surrounding the allegations against the deceased," and added, "We plan to complete the investigation as quickly as possible."

Oh Yoanna, who gained recognition after joining MBC as a weathercaster in 2021, suddenly passed away at the age of 28 on September 28 of last year. The news of her death was belatedly reported three months later in December. At that time, the cause of death was not disclosed, but recently, the password to Oh Yoanna's mobile phone was unlocked, revealing a 17-page letter in which she expressed her experiences of workplace bullying from two specific colleagues, raising claims that she had suffered from 'workplace bullying.'

In response, her family claimed that Oh Yoanna had been bullied for two years and filed a civil lawsuit against the two MBC colleagues identified as the perpetrators. It is particularly noted that the letter contained recordings indicating that Oh Yoanna had reported her suffering to MBC officials before her death.

Initially, MBC distanced itself from the situation, stating, "The deceased had never reported her grievances to the responsible department or management while working as a freelancer," but as criticism intensified, they announced, "We have decided to form a fact-finding committee chaired by external experts to clarify the cause and truth behind Oh Yoanna's death."

MBC Completes Formation of Fact-Finding Committee Regarding the Death of Oh Yoanna

We pray for the soul of the late Oh Yoanna.

We also extend our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family.

MBC confirmed the establishment of a fact-finding committee to verify the facts surrounding the allegations against the deceased on January 31, and completed the selection and formation of the committee over the weekend and holiday.

To enhance the fairness, reliability, and objectivity of the investigation, external individuals will serve as the chair and members, along with internal personnel participating as committee members.

Attorney Chae Yang-hee from the law firm Hye Myung has been appointed as the chair of the fact-finding committee, and Attorney Jeong In-jin from the law firm Barun has been appointed as an external member.

The fact-finding committee is scheduled to begin its first meeting on February 5 (Wednesday) to verify the facts surrounding the allegations against the deceased and plans to complete the investigation as quickly as possible.

[Geum Bitna, MK Sports Reporter]