Various allegations surrounding comedienne Park Narae have entered the investigative stage, amplifying the fallout. Allegations of illegal medical procedures, claims of workplace harassment and matters that could expand into criminal issues have been repeatedly raised, and police have launched a compulsory investigation into the person nicknamed "injection aunt".
On the 7th, the Seoul Gangnam Police Station said it conducted a search and seizure at the residence of a nonmedical person surnamed Lee, who is suspected of violating the Medical Service Act, the Pharmaceutical Affairs Act and psychotropic-related provisions of the Narcotics Control Act, at the end of last month. The police plan to call related parties in turn to verify the facts as soon as analysis of the seized items is completed.
The person surnamed Lee, nicknamed "injection aunt," is suspected of performing illegal medical procedures, including giving Park Narae intravenous injections and prescribing antidepressants in officetels and vehicles without a domestic medical license. The substance of these allegations is currently under investigation, and the police will determine whether illegalities occurred based on related testimonies and physical evidence.
Meanwhile, on Dec. 3 last year, Park Narae faced civil and criminal complaints from former managers. The former managers alleged workplace harassment, special injury, proxy prescribing and nonpayment of production fees, and announced plans to file a damage compensation lawsuit for about 100 million won. In response, Park Narae's side filed criminal complaints against the former managers for attempted extortion and embezzlement in the course of duties, and the complainant investigations have already been completed.
Legal interpretations over whether workplace harassment occurred have also been raised. Donho Lee of Nova Law Office said on his personal channel, "Considering the specific nature of a manager's duties, a vehicle can also be viewed as a workplace," and "the claim that unwanted sexual behavior was forcibly exposed in the workplace could qualify as workplace harassment." However, he added, "the core is the determination of whether the act occurred," saying that the facts will decide the legal conclusion.
In addition, Park Narae is simultaneously accused of special injury for allegedly injuring a manager by throwing a drinking glass and of proxy prescribing through a manager, matters that require criminal judgment. Each matter is currently under investigation or legal review, and the results are expected to be determined through future procedures.
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