A Coast Guard Officer in Her 30s Facing Marriage Commits Suicide... Complains of Workplace Bullying

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bong-ju] A police officer in his 30s belonging to Tongyeong Coast Guard, who had complained of workplace harassment, died by suicide.

According to the Tongyeong Police Station on the 2nd, A (34), a member of the Tongyeong Coast Guard, was found dead at his home around 10 a.m. on February 25.

When A did not go to work that day, a colleague went to his one-room apartment and found him dead, then reported it to the police.

No suicide note was found at the scene.

However, investigations of family and acquaintances confirmed that A had complained of workplace harassment after being transferred to the Tongyeong Coast Guard.

A’s fianc? B reportedly said, "My boyfriend said he was treated like an invisible person in the department."

A worked at a maritime police substation in Geoje before being transferred to the Tongyeong Coast Guard headquarters on the 8th of last month, where he was assigned administrative duties.

A took sick leave on the 18th of last month and visited a psychiatrist to receive medication.

The police are investigating whether workplace harassment occurred.

*If you are struggling with difficult feelings such as depression and need expert help, you can call the suicide prevention hotline 1577-0199, Hope Call 129, Lifeline 1588-9191, or Youth Call 1388 for 24-hour counseling.

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