Security guard's suicide due to resident abuse... "Strict punishment urged" Blue House petition surpasses 90,000 signatures

Assault and Verbal Abuse Over Parking Dispute
Residents Demand Strict Punishment for Perpetrator

News has emerged that a security guard at an apartment in Ui-dong, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul, took extreme measures after being unable to endure the abusive behavior and assault from residents. In response, petitions demanding justice for the security guard and severe punishment for the abusive residents have been posted one after another.
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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Suwan] Amid reports that a security guard at an apartment complex in Ui-dong, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul, took his own life after enduring abuse and assault from residents, national petitions have emerged calling for justice for the security guard and strict punishment for the abusive residents.

On the 11th, a petition titled "Please clear the injustice against our apartment security guard" was posted on the Blue House petition site.

The petitioner, who identified themselves as a resident of the apartment, said, "I heard that the security guard ended his life after about 20 days of unbearable verbal abuse related to parking issues since the end of April," adding, "He was truly a kind person. He always treated the residents well and cared for them as if they were his own family."

They continued, "He was threatened with death for moving a car due to double parking, was assaulted and verbally abused during every shift. How hard it must have been for him to endure such constant verbal abuse. It breaks my heart."

They appealed, "Please make this a country where the weak are not driven to take their own lives due to threats and assaults from the strong," and "Please clear the injustice against the security guard. Security guards are also beloved grandfathers, husbands, and fathers in their families."

They urged, "Resident abuse must end. Please help ensure that strict punishments are enforced."

On the same day, another petitioner posted a national petition titled "Strictly punish the resident whose abuse and assault drove the apartment security guard to death."

The petitioner stated, "Assaulting over a minor parking issue and threatening the management office to fire the security guard is clear abuse of power and a criminal act," expressing outrage, "Why must the security guard, who is in an absolutely vulnerable position compared to the residents, always be the one suffering?"

They added, "That resident even counter-sued the security guard for defamation, despite having broken his nasal bone. It is truly absurd," and "Please strictly punish the resident who assaulted the security guard. No one in a vulnerable position should ever be driven to an unjust death again."

As of the morning of the 12th, these petitions had received 90,339 and 29,094 signatures respectively.

News has emerged that a security guard at an apartment in Ui-dong, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul, took extreme measures after being unable to endure the abusive behavior and assault from residents. In response, petitions have been posted calling for justice for the security guard and demanding strict punishment for the abusive residents.
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Meanwhile, according to the Gangbuk Police Station in Seoul, A, a man in his 50s who worked as a security guard at the apartment, was found dead near his home around 2 a.m. on the 11th.

A is reported to have left a suicide note saying, "Thank you for helping me. I am innocent. Please reveal my innocence."

Investigations revealed that A was repeatedly assaulted by resident B over parking issues within the apartment complex and was subjected to verbal abuse, threats, and other forms of abuse of power.

Resident B, also in his 50s, assaulted A around 11 a.m. on the 21st of last month over parking disputes and demanded that he quit his security job.

On the 27th of the same month, B reportedly dragged A into the security office restroom, a CCTV blind spot, and assaulted him multiple times.

A filed a police complaint against B for injury, but took his own life before the complainant investigation could be conducted.

The police plan to summon B to investigate the exact circumstances of the incident.

A memorial altar has been set up at the security office where A worked, and residents continue to pay their respects.

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