30s Man Found Dead and Left Unattended at Gangnam Hotel Swimming Pool... Safety Staff Absent

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Jung-yoon] It was recently revealed that a man in his 30s died in a hotel swimming pool in Gangnam, Seoul.

On the 3rd, according to the police, the Gangnam Police Station is investigating a case in which the family of a deceased man, A (34), who was found dead in a hotel swimming pool in Cheongdam-dong, filed a complaint against hotel officials on charges of professional negligence resulting in death.

Mr. A lost consciousness and sank underwater while swimming in the hotel pool around 5 p.m. on March 4. However, there was no lifeguard on duty, and although another guest discovered Mr. A and reported it 18 minutes later, he was already deceased.

The Sports Facilities Act requires at least two lifeguards to be stationed at the swimming pool, but at that time, the hotel employed only one, who was not present at the scene.

It was reported that Mr. A had a girlfriend whom he was about to marry.

After the accident, the police conducted an internal investigation to determine whether the hotel was negligent or if there was any suspicion of homicide. Subsequently, after receiving complaints and accusations from the bereaved family and the Gangnam District Office, the case was converted into a formal investigation. The district office filed a complaint, stating that under the Sports Facilities Act, the hotel was obligated to immediately report the death to the local government head but failed to do so.

A police official stated, "After summoning the bereaved family and hotel officials for questioning, we will comprehensively determine whether charges can be applied to the hotel."

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