Prosecutors appeal the acquittal of Chairman Jeong Do-won of Sampyo, the first case under the Serious Accident Punishment Act
Prosecutors in South Korea are appealing the acquittal of Sampyo Group Chairman Jeong Do-won in a case related to a worker's death at a quarry, marking the first use of the Serious Accident Punishment Act.
Court Acquits President Chung Do-won of Samyang Group in 'Three Deaths' Case... 'Ruling Returns to Pre-Safety Law Era'
Chung Do-won, President of Samyang Group, was acquitted of charges related to the deaths of three workers in a quarry accident, leading to criticism that the court's ruling undermines accountability under the Serious Accident Punishment Act.
[Editorial] The Court's First Acquittal under the Serious Accident Punishment Act: Will It Turn a Blind Eye to 'Death on the Job'?
The acquittal of chairman Jung Do-won under the Serious Accident Punishment Act raises concerns about corporate accountability in fatal workplace accidents in South Korea.