Krafton Receives Report Suspecting Workplace Bullying... "Will Actively Verify Both Sides and Take Appropriate Measures"

[Asia Economy Reporter Kang Nahum] A suspected case of 'workplace power harassment' has occurred at Krafton, which is preparing for a listing on the KOSPI, prompting relevant authorities and the company to launch a fact-finding investigation.

According to the gaming industry on the 24th, some Krafton employees recently filed complaints with the internal HR team, claiming they were continuously subjected to 'workplace bullying' by Unit Head A and Team Leader B.

Some of them hired lawyers and reported these issues by mail to the Seoul Eastern Employment and Labor Office, stating that they had suffered ongoing distress since the two were appointed as supervisors following the organizational restructuring in October last year.

In particular, Unit Head A reportedly instructed an employee in April, when COVID-19 was spreading, to work and eat inside a one-pyeong-sized phone booth at the office. Team Leader B allegedly pressured an employee during a meeting by boasting about connections with higher-ups, saying, "If I want, I can make your work life suffocating."

After receiving the complaints, the company launched an internal investigation through an external labor attorney. According to the Labor Standards Act, when a workplace bullying report is received, the employer must promptly conduct an investigation to verify the facts.

A Krafton representative said, "After receiving the report, we immediately proceeded with the investigation and took protective measures for the members involved. To protect those under investigation, we separated them spatially by granting paid leave. To ensure fairness and impartiality, we hired an external labor attorney to conduct the investigation. We are currently confirming the positions of both parties, and once the investigation is complete, appropriate measures will be taken."

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