Prain TPC (hereinafter referred to as Prain) said in an official statement on the 20th, "The fact that news of the accident is being focused on the actor who was a passenger does not seem to be an example to the person who passed away, and in fact, it is said to be making it more difficult for the family." “I don’t think this is an issue that should be discussed centered around the actor who was the passenger,” he said.
“However, since the driver is an employee of our company and the incident occurred while on the job, we intend to faithfully take legal responsibility based on the existence and degree of negligence that will become known after the results of the investigation, as well as further responsibility if necessary,” he said. “We are at the stage where we will devote our heart and time to comforting the person and the bereaved family, and we are actually doing that. The actors are also participating in the process,” he emphasized.
Frein requested that people refrain from making speculations regarding the driver's identity, accident circumstances, and statements.
According to the police, at around 6:58 p.m. on the 18th, a van driving on a two-lane road in Buri-myeon, Geumsan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do crashed into a cultivator that was ahead. Among the couple in their 60s who were driving the cultivator in this accident, the husband died and the wife suffered serious injuries and was taken to the hospital.Below is the full official position of Oh Jeong-se.hello. This is PlainTPC.
We would like to ask for your understanding before conveying the company's official position to those who are waiting for the agency's position on the traffic accident in Geumsan, South Chungcheong Province on October 18th.
- On the 18th, upon hearing the news of a company vehicle traffic accident, employees, including the CEO, went to the site. The driver of the accident vehicle was investigated by the police, and the passenger, Oh Jeong-se, received examination and treatment at the hospital. We looked into many things, including listening to the driver's story and checking the video of the accident. One person lost his life in this accident despite his desire to take quick and correct action without even knowing the severity of the accident. From then on, the victim was considered more important than anything else.
- It is said that news of this accident is being consumed by focusing on the actor who was a passenger, which does not seem to be an example to the person who passed away and is actually making it more difficult for the family.
We also believe that this is not an issue that should be discussed focusing on the actor who was a passenger. However, since the driver is an employee of our company and the incident occurred while on the job, we will faithfully take legal responsibility based on the existence and degree of negligence that will be discovered after the investigation results, as well as further responsibility if necessary. The company's official position will likely be announced only after the investigation is completed.
Right now, we are focusing our time and heart on comforting the victims and their families, and we are actually doing that. Actors are also involved in the process.
- Currently, inaccurate information is being reported about the driver's identity and the circumstances of the accident. For example, expressions such as that the tiller suddenly intervened are unclear as to the origin, but neither the driver's statement nor any official confirmation has been made. The bereaved family we met said they are currently hurt by such expressions and comments. We ask for your understanding as we refrain from speaking until the investigation is completed. First of all, we ask that you pray for the soul of the person who passed away in an unexpected accident.
Once the investigation is completed, we will send you a detailed explanation and position.
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Choi Ji-ye, Ten Asia Reporter wisdomart@tenasia.co.kr