"Netizens Outraged Over LH Employee's Post Saying 'Criticizing Family Is Too Cruel'"

A post by Mr. A, presumed to be an LH employee, uploaded on an online community. Photo by Online Community Capture

[Asia Economy Reporter Hana Na] Amid growing controversy over land speculation allegations involving employees of Korea Land and Housing Corporation (LH), a person presumed to be an LH employee has asked people to refrain from criticizing fellow employees and their families, sparking public outrage.

On the 13th, a post titled "I apologize as an employee of the institution that caused the controversy first" was uploaded on an online community.

A, who introduced themselves as an LH employee, stated, "At a time when interest in real estate is high, I feel more hatred and disgust than anyone else toward employees who used information from LH for real estate speculation," adding, "Just thinking about the speculators makes me very angry and the emptiness makes each day very difficult. I hope the truth will be revealed through a strict investigation."

However, they also said, "I kindly ask for some restraint regarding the indiscriminate criticism and insults directed at the majority of innocent employees in our company," and added, "Many of our members have only recently joined the company. If people here harshly criticize not only LH employees but also their families, I believe that is a very cruel and unethical act."

They continued, "Once again, I apologize as an employee of the institution that caused this incident," but also added, "I hope you reconsider the indiscriminate and intense criticism directed at the families of LH employees."

Netizens who saw the post expressed anger, saying, "Many LH employees also speculated on real estate using their families' names," and showed negative reactions such as "Families are accomplices too," "When committing crimes, they use family members' names," "Regardless of years of service, they only think about making a quick profit through speculation," and "At least they should turn themselves in and return all the profits."

Meanwhile, the Government Joint Special Investigation Headquarters on Real Estate Speculation (Special Investigation Headquarters) is reportedly expanding the investigation target from LH employees to their families and relatives. A Special Investigation Headquarters official said, "Currently, there are 16 cases under preliminary investigation and investigation, involving about 100 people, but the number is expected to gradually increase," adding, "If we uncover transactions under relatives' names, illegal activities may be revealed one after another."

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