Memorial Gathering for Victimized Security Workers in 'Resident Gapjil' Case, Industrial Accident Claims Planned

Relatives of the late security guard Choi Hee-seok, who was driven to extreme measures due to harassment by residents, held a press conference on the afternoon of the 13th in front of the Seoul Northern District Prosecutors' Office in Dobong-gu, Seoul. They reported resident A, who is suspected of being the perpetrator, on charges of assault, threats, and defamation. [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Donghoon Jung] The 'Memorial Group for the Late Security Worker Choi Hee-seok' announced on the 18th that they are pushing to apply for industrial accident recognition, viewing Choi's case?who endured verbal abuse and physical assault from apartment residents while performing security duties and ultimately took his own life?as a 'work-related injury.'

The memorial group explained that Choi's extreme decision appears to be related to his work, as he suffered verbal abuse and violence while carrying out tasks such as parking enforcement. They added that, with the consent of the bereaved family, they plan to review relevant materials and apply for industrial accident survivor compensation from the Korea Workers' Compensation and Welfare Service as early as this week.

Choi had a dispute with resident A over parking issues on the 21st of last month and subsequently suffered continuous verbal abuse, threats, and physical violence from A. Despite filing a police complaint against A last month due to ongoing assaults and verbal abuse, Choi took his own life at his residence on the 10th of this month.

In a voice will, Choi said, "I endured being hit by A while taking medicine. (A) said that one of us has to die to end this and told me to take off my security uniform and go to the mountain to fight." He appealed, "Please ensure that no one dies from such unfair treatment," and "I strongly urge that those who hit powerless security workers be severely punished."

Resident A reportedly mostly denied the allegations of assaulting or threatening Choi during police questioning on the 17th.

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