[Exclusive] Han Seong-sook, Naver CEO, "Grieving the loss of a colleague... Will conduct an objective investigation"

[Asia Economy Reporter Buaeri] On the 28th, Han Seongsuk, CEO of Naver, announced that "we will undergo an objective investigation process" following the extreme choice made by a Naver employee in his 40s, identified as Mr. A, who worked at the Naver headquarters.

In an email sent to Naver employees that afternoon, CEO Han stated, "This week, we experienced the tragic loss of a colleague. Since this is a time of mourning where condolences and comfort come first, I could not inform you sooner," and expressed, "The management, including myself, is taking this matter very seriously."

He continued, "Currently, a police investigation is underway, and separately, we have requested the external board members to commission an external agency to conduct a transparent and objective investigation process."

CEO Han added, "Accordingly, we promise to actively improve any necessary areas and do our best to prevent recurrence," and "We will also quickly review support measures for members who are deeply saddened by this incident."

According to the Bundang Police Station in Gyeonggi Province on the same day, Mr. A was found dead near his residence close to the Naver headquarters located in Bundang-gu, Seongnam City, on the 25th. At the scene, a note presumed to have been left by Mr. A was found, which reportedly contained content about the stress he had been experiencing at work. Inside the company, controversy over 'workplace harassment' surrounding Mr. A's death has also arisen.

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