In Goyang City, South Korea, several construction company officials and public servants have been charged for illegal subcontracting practices that led to the death of a worker in a burial incident at a construction site.
In Goyang City, South Korea, a grave incident involving the death of a construction worker has resulted in charges against several individuals and companies due to illegal subcontracting and a failure to fulfill safety responsibilities. The Goyang branch of the Uijeongbu District Prosecutors' Office reported that five individuals, including the representative of the construction firm, project managers, and public officials, have been indicted without detention for violations of the Serious Accidents Punishment Act. This follows an investigation triggered by the tragic accident on April 26, when two male workers were buried under a collapsed mound of earth at a sewer construction site, resulting in one fatality and one serious injury.
