Oh, Anna, it's the 1st anniversary..Yoochok "MBC Silent Unanswered" is fighting again

By Aram, Park

Sep 01, 2025

Oh, Anna, it's the 1st anniversary..Yoochok 'MBC Silent Unanswered' is fighting again



The bereaved family of the late former MBC weatherman Oyoanna, who was suspected of making an extreme choice due to bullying in the workplace, will start a full-fledged struggle against MBC.

The late brother Oh posted a lengthy statement on his personal account on August 31st, saying, `If MBC continues to remain silent and unanswered, I will declare a memorial week ahead of the first anniversary and take action" he said.

Oh said, `In the meantime, we have delivered the request to MBC along with civic groups 'Ending Credit' and 'Workplace Abuse 119' and urged MBC to resolve the problemThe MBC said it would answer after discussion at the executive meeting, but so far, it has shown no contact or willingness."




"On September 3rd 'Broadcasting Day' he will announce an appeal of solidarity for the weekly struggle in memory and hold a press conference on September 8th" He said "We must come up with a clue to solving the problem before the first cycle of September 15."," he stressed.

In addition, the deadline for announcing the official position of MBC is 3 p.m. on September 2nd. "We ask for your interest and support in participating in the life and attending the press conference." he appealed.

Earlier, the deceased's mother also said in an interview with 'Hankyoreh' on August 29 that she would start a hunger strike in front of MBC headquarters in Sangam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul from September 8.




In an interview, the mother of the deceased said, `Even though Anna died, MBC is trying to cover up the case.' The MBC should apologize to the bereaved family and come up with measures to prevent a recurrence" he urged.

On August 22, the bereaved family of Oyoanna met with MBC's working-level staff and delivered a request containing the contents of 'MBC President's official apology and announcement of measures to prevent recurrence'Oyoanna Honorary Employee Certificate and the preparation of a space for in-house memorial service''Weather Caster Regularization'

Meanwhile, allegations were raised that Oyoanna (28 years old at the time), who died in September last year, had been bullied at work until she made an extreme choice. The bereaved family filed a civil lawsuit against a fellow employee based on the deceased's will, phone calls, and messages on his mobile phone.




The Ministry of Employment and Labor announced the results of special labor supervision for MBC in May. The Ministry of Employment said there was bullying within the organization"But "The workplace harassment rules do not apply because they are not recognized as workers under the Labor Standards Act."



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