In this interview, it is revealed that a young man named Kim Dong-ho tragically died while working at Costco, a large supermarket. The cause of his death was initially listed as pulmonary embolism, but there are suspicions that it may have been due to excessive dehydration from working in a harsh environment. There are also allegations of improper conduct by Costco officials, including a lack of apology and controversial statements made by the CEO at the funeral. The company's response to the situation, including the involvement of lawyers, is under scrutiny, and there are concerns about the working conditions and lack of facilities for employees. The interview highlights the need for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding Kim Dong-ho's death and the actions of the company.
1. A young man named Kim Dong-ho, aged 28, died on June 19th after collapsing while working at Costco, a large supermarket, in the sweltering heat.
2. Dong-ho's father, Gil-seong Kim, is fighting against the company rules to apply for industrial accident compensation.
3. The CCTV footage from the day of Dong-ho's accident was requested but could not be accessed due to the Personal Information Protection Act.
4. Dong-ho was working in the parking department at Costco due to the transfer of a parking attendant who recently got married.
5. Dong-ho's job involved heavy labor, and the working conditions were described as harsh, with constant heat waves and inadequate air circulation.
6. The temperature in the parking lot was reportedly about 45 degrees higher than the average on the day of Dong-ho's accident.
7. Dong-ho's smartphone health app recorded that he walked over 17 km on the day of his death, due to the harsh working conditions.
8. Dong-ho had mentioned feeling unwell and needing to go to the hospital the day before his accident.
9. Dong-ho's autopsy initially showed a diagnosis of pulmonary embolism, but this was changed after the family explained the working conditions at Costco.
10. The company representative who attended the funeral reportedly made rude comments about Dong-ho's health and the family's reaction to his death.
11. The company did not report Dong-ho's death at work to the Labor Office on the same day, leading to speculation about the company's actions.
12. Rumors circulated that Dong-ho died from high blood pressure or committed suicide, but these claims were refuted.
13. The Ministry of Employment and Labor is now involved in the investigation into Dong-ho's death.
14. There were reports of the company appointing a lawyer to represent the employees without their consent, leading to suspicion and confusion.
15. The company's actions in handling the accident and subsequent events have raised serious concerns and calls for further investigation.