'Corona Living Hardship' Forced Leave Exhausts 20s Airline Flight Attendant, Extreme Choice

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[Asia Economy Reporter Yoo Byung-don] A flight attendant on leave due to the impact of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) was found dead at home. It is known that the flight attendant suffered financial difficulties as the COVID-19 situation prolonged.

The Gangseo Police Station in Seoul announced on the 9th that a flight attendant A (27) from a domestic airline was found dead in a house located in Gangseo-gu.

According to the police, they responded to a report from A’s mother on the 7th, who said she could not contact her daughter, and found A collapsed at the scene. The police believe the possibility of homicide is low, as there were no signs of external intrusion.

Additionally, a note believed to have been left by A was found at the scene. The note contained the message, “I was under too much stress. Please donate my organs. I will depart to a peaceful resting place.” The bereaved family stated that A had been suffering significant financial hardship as the leave period, which began earlier this year, extended.

Meanwhile, in the struggling aviation industry, concerns are rising that if the COVID-19 crisis continues, it could lead to large-scale layoffs.

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