Subcontractor CEO in Fatal Diving Accident Seeks Bail, Accused of Deception

The tragic death of a young diver at the HD Hyundai Mipo shipyard has been compounded by the actions of the subcontractor's CEO. Arrested on charges related to the fatal accident, the CEO has now applied for bail. In a move that has deeply angered the victim's family, the CEO submitted a settlement agreement to the court, claiming it was reached with the family. However, the family vehemently denies this, stating the CEO has had minimal contact since the accident and calling the submission of the main contractor's agreement a deceptive tactic aimed at misleading the court.

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The submission of the main contractor's agreement is a deceptive act aimed at making the court misunderstand.

The CEO, facing charges under the Serious Accidents Punishment Act, admitted guilt during the first hearing but pleaded for leniency and a chance to contribute to society. His defense team initially presented the settlement agreement without clear explanation, later admitting it was a document from the main contractor that excluded the subcontractor. This has further fueled the family's outrage, who are demanding strict punishment.

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I deeply regret this and will do my best to prevent accidents from recurring.

Adding to the distress, the prosecution revealed that the CEO allegedly submitted falsified documents to reduce the number of workers, thereby attempting to evade the Serious Accidents Punishment Act. The prosecution argued that the reasons for his detention – flight risk and evidence tampering – are still valid, opposing his bail application. The investigation into the main contractor's executives and safety managers is ongoing.

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The grounds for detention remain valid.