'Death due to workplace harassment' Late Oh Yo-an-na, civil trial still ongoing... Family: "Hoping the same pain will not be repeated" [Star Issue]

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The family of late weathercaster Oh Yo-an-na shared recent updates.

On August 31, Oh Yo-an-na's family announced details about the second-anniversary memorial service through the deceased's SNS account.

Oh Yo-an-na's family posted: "September 15, 2026, marks two years since weathercaster Oh Yo-an-na left us," and expressed, "We sincerely thank all who have remembered Yo-an-na without forgetting her over the past two years, shared in our sorrow, and offered their support."

They further shared that "our family has endured difficult times while striving to reveal the truth behind the workplace harassment Yo-an-na suffered, and we are currently continuing a civil lawsuit."

The family also stated, "Yo-an-na's death highlighted how severe the issues of 'freelancers in name only' and workplace harassment are within the broadcasting and media industries. We hope that young workers will never again suffer from workplace harassment, discrimination, or abuse of power."

They added, "We hope MBC will not forget this incident and create a memorial space to remember Yo-an-na. We earnestly wish for a workplace where non-regular and freelance workers are respected and no one faces discrimination."

Accordingly, the second-anniversary memorial service for Oh Yo-an-na will be held at MBC on the 15th at 6 p.m. The family requested, "We ask many who remember Yo-an-na to participate. We hope that by gathering our memories, the same pain will never be repeated."

Meanwhile, late Oh Yo-an-na passed away at the age of 28 on September 15, 2024. Her death was publicly announced three months later in December 2024. Following this, allegations emerged that the deceased had suffered workplace harassment from colleagues during her lifetime, sparking controversy.

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