Head of Ttukseom Hangang Park Pool Contractor Referred to Prosecution Over 20-Month-Old Child's Death

The head of the company contracted to operate the Ttukseom Hangang Park outdoor swimming pool in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, has been referred to the prosecution in connection with the death of a 20-month-old child at the pool.

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On July 29, the Seoul Gwangjin Police announced that they had referred Mr. A, a man in his 30s and the representative of the company contracted to operate the Ttukseom Hangang Park outdoor swimming pool, to the prosecution without detention on charges of occupational negligence resulting in death and violation of the Sports Facilities Act.

Mr. A is accused of failing to assign two lifeguards to the pool's observation tower at all times and of employing some unqualified personnel.

Previously, on June 27 at approximately 6:40 p.m., an incident occurred at this swimming pool in which a 20-month-old child drowned. At the time of the accident, the pool was preparing for night operations and access to the pool area was reportedly restricted.

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