Superior Placed on Leave After Being Named in Suicide Note Alleging Workplace Harassment; Investigation Launched

A police officer has been placed on administrative leave after being named in the suicide note of a subordinate who was found dead at a police station in the Seoul metropolitan area.

The Gyeonggi Nambu Provincial Police Agency announced today (June 19) that it has placed the officer, who was accused of workplace harassment in the note, on leave.

The agency explained that the measure was taken to separate the individual from the workplace, allowing other staff members to provide testimony freely during the investigation.

On the morning of June 17, a police officer was found dead at a police station in the metropolitan area, along with a suicide note.

Police investigation results indicated no signs of foul play.

It was reported that the note contained a message stating, "I am struggling because of the section chief."

The note reportedly also included sentiments to the effect of, "Because the section chief has many connections at the National Police Agency, there will be no repercussions even if I write this."

The Gyeonggi Nambu Provincial Police Agency plans to continue its internal investigation by analyzing the deceased's mobile phone and interviewing colleagues.

※ If you or someone you know is struggling with feelings of depression or other difficulties, you can receive 24-hour professional counseling by calling the suicide prevention hotline at 109 or through the suicide prevention social media counseling service 'Madeul-lan'.

(Photo: Provided by Gyeonggi Nambu Provincial Police Agency, Yonhap News)
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