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ABC Mart Workplace Harassment Case: The Tragedy of a 24-Year-Old Life

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A 24-year-old worker died after alleged abuse at an ABC Mart store. The ABC Mart workplace harassment case reveals a culture of gaslighting and extreme overtime.

She lost 11kg in a few months. Then, just 11 minutes after returning home from a work dinner, Lee Yerim (pseudonym) was gone. According to No Cut News, the family of the 24-year-old employee at ABC Mart alleges that systematic workplace harassment and gaslighting drove her to take her own life.

Inside the ABC Mart Workplace Harassment Case

Yerim joined the global retail chain as an intern in April 2025 and was promoted to a full-time position three months later. However, the promotion turned into a nightmare. Her family released group chat logs showing a manager using profanity and threatening to monitor staff via CCTV. Former coworkers described an environment where employees were publicly shamed for minor mistakes even on their days off.

Joined ABC Mart as an intern
Promoted to full-time; workload increased significantly
Found dead at home shortly after a staff dinner

Hidden Overtime and Mental Toll

The young worker reportedly endured 11-hour shifts, from 10 am to 9 pm. Despite staying late for meetings, employees were allegedly told to record earlier departure times to avoid logging overtime. ABC Mart admitted to the manager’s "inappropriate language" but denies claims of forced labor or targeted bullying.

Even on days off, workers felt unable to rest due to anxiety about being contacted or reprimanded.

— Former Employee

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Mental healthABC Mart workplace harassment caseSouth Korea labor rightsWorkplace abuseCorporate ethics

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