Gym Owner Found Dead on New Year's Day... "Financial Difficulties Due to COVID-19 Impact"

A gym owner who operated a gym in Daegu was found dead in his gym. Photo by Asia Economy

[Asia Economy Reporter Hanah Na] A man in his 50s who operated a gym and rehabilitation center in Daegu was found dead at his gym on the 1st.

According to the police and fire authorities on the 3rd, a report was received that A, the manager of a gym and rehabilitation center in Sangin-dong, Dalseo-gu, Daegu, was found dead at around 6:48 p.m. on the first day of the new year, the 1st. When the fire authorities arrived at the scene, A was already deceased.

The police are investigating the exact cause of death, considering it a possible suicide. A police official stated, "No signs of homicide were found, and the exact cause is under investigation."

Meanwhile, in an online community of gym operators nationwide, claims have been raised that this incident is a side effect of gym operators being pushed into financial difficulties due to the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

Additionally, while restrictions on gatherings at ski resorts and academies have been partially eased recently, the ban on gatherings at indoor sports facilities such as gyms in the metropolitan area has been extended until the 17th, leading to increased dissatisfaction.

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