On the afternoon of March 24, former ADOR employee A publicly shared an update regarding the labor dispute, posting a statement titled “Notification of Labor Office Results.”
“I received the notification letter from the Labor Office via registered mail today,” A wrote. “I sincerely thank those who have supported me all this time. Many people were curious about the results and have requested interviews, so I am sharing this update. I appreciate your continued support.”
According to the disclosed information, Min Hee-jin was penalized for failing to fulfill her obligation to conduct an impartial investigation and was also fined for engaging in workplace bullying, including verbal abuse.
A further explained, “Only 12% of workplace bullying cases are officially recognized, and the fact that this resulted in a fine rather than a simple warning demonstrates the severity of the situation.”
In the statement, A also expressed frustration over how events unfolded, “I had given her at least four opportunities to apologize and end all this, but instead, she sued me. I no longer need an apology. I will continue to respond diligently to the remaining civil and criminal cases, especially the one where Min Hee-jin sued me.”
A also addressed another aspect of the investigation, stating, “An external agency re-examined the allegations of workplace bullying and sexual harassment by the vice president. Workplace bullying was acknowledged, but determining sexual harassment was deemed difficult. The Labor Office also agreed with this conclusion. No separate fine was imposed.”
To clarify certain misunderstandings, A added, “The workplace bullying complaint I filed did not include the Dispatch article’s profanity as evidence; rather, I submitted separate instances as proof. I will not disclose further details to protect both my and Min Hee-jin’s reputations.”
As this controversy continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how both parties will proceed legally. With Min Hee-jin facing fines and additional legal battles ahead, this case is likely to remain a topic of public discussion in the coming months.
