The internet is buzzing with the latest leaked documents related to the late MBC weathercaster Oh Yoanna, shedding light on troubling revelations about her work attendance and alleged workplace harassment. These confidential materials, which include attendance records and audio recordings, have sparked a renewed interest in the circumstances surrounding her tragic passing.
The unveiled documents outline instances where Oh Yoanna was frequently late or absent without proper notice between January 2022 and January 2023. Highlighted instances include her tardiness for 'News Today' on January 26, 2022, leading her colleague Lee Hyun Seung to step in last minute. Furthermore, she missed a live broadcast on August 20, 2022, with colleagues having to cover for her in various situations. Concerns have been raised about her dedication to her work, notably missing multiple radio broadcasts.
However, Oh Yoanna's family contends that her attendance struggles were a result of enduring workplace bullying and harassment that commenced in March 2022. The family claims that the stress from the mistreatment by senior colleagues drove her to self-medicate with sleeping pills and alcohol, impacting her work attendance. They argue that the bulk of her absenteeism occurred in late 2022 and early 2023.
Besides the attendance records, leaked audio recordings and chat conversations between Oh Yoanna and her colleagues have surfaced. These exchanges reveal a mix of emotions from gratitude to frustration toward senior colleagues, with some messages displaying her vocalizing grievances and discussing the mistreatment she faced.
The situation took a controversial turn when it was unveiled that these documents were part of a lawsuit filed by her family, with leaked recordings containing case numbers, exposing intimate details about the deceased weathercaster's personal struggles. This revelation has unsettled many online users who are concerned about the infringement of Oh Yoanna's privacy. Speculation has arisen regarding the involvement of Park Ha Myung, another weathercaster, given the resemblance between his social media handle and the account behind the leak.
Oh Yoanna, who became part of MBC in 2021 and tragically passed away in September 2024, posthumously received recognition for the workplace harassment she endured through a letter released by her family. The letter ignited public outrage and prompted further investigations into her circumstances.
In light of the accusations made by her family against colleagues like Lee Hyun Seung and Kim Ga Young for workplace bullying, legal action has been taken seeking redress for the harassment. Following the controversy, Kim Ga Young faced repercussions, being relieved of her promotional ambassador position for Paju and departing from the SBS program 'Shooting Stars.' Meanwhile, Park Ha Myung, Choi Ah Ri, and Lee Hyun Seung have continued their professional engagements without disruption.