# In 2016, there was an accident in which Employee A who was working in a game company suddenly died. The cause of death was acute myocardial infarction. According to the results of the investigation, it was found that Mr. “A” continued to work irregular night shifts and overtime for 12 weeks before death, and worked 78 hours per week 4 weeks prior to death and 89 hours per week 7 weeks prior to death. . As a result of a review of all relevant data, the Eradication Committee ruled that Mr. A’s case was “death from work-related causes”.

# In the same year, at another game company, there was an incident in which employee B, who was working in the development department, jumped out of his office building in Pangyo, Seongnam, and died. During police investigations, it was reported that Mr. B developed symptoms of depression and was having difficulty adjusting to work. But outsiders speculated that all-night work, intense competition, and stress over the game’s success drove the employee to death.

All these cases are subject to the Serious Accident Punishment Act (hereinafter referred to as the Critical Accident Punishment Act), which has been in effect since the 27th of last month.

The law penalizing serious accidents means death, injury or disease caused by or due to work, work-related constructions and facilities, etc. It applies to cases where there is one or more deaths due to a work accident, when two or more people need treatment for a period of more than 6 months due to the same accident, and when there are three or more occupational diseases. An employer or business manager who violates the law shall be punished with imprisonment for a period of no less than one year or a fine.

With the frequent occurrence of employee deaths due to excessive labor intensity, large gaming companies are keen to establish a management system, such as creating an organization dedicated to responding to the Serious Disaster Punishment Act to prevent its recurrence.

According to the industry on the 16th day, Netmarble has begun sharing information on safety and health and implementing accident prevention activities through its Safety and Health Advisory Board. In addition, he explained that joint safety inspections are being conducted with the concerned authorities to discover risk factors for industrial and civil accidents inside and outside the building, and to carry out improvement activities.

NCsoft has established the Occupational Safety and Health System set out in the Industrial Health and Safety Act and operates the Industrial Health and Safety Commission. Various efforts are made for risk assessment and regular safety inspections, and a system is put in place to fulfill the obligation to secure safety and health through consultation with specialized agencies.

Nexon also notified the board of directors last year and approved the safety and health plan pursuant to a review of the Occupational Safety and Health Act. In addition, it has been confirmed and prepared in advance for the enactment of the law on the punishment of serious accidents and the obligation to take safety and health measures. Safety and health management, including accident prevention for members of partner companies, and systematic management are also implemented through the formation of an organization dedicated to safety and health.

Crafton has established an organizational and administrative system responsible for safety and health. The Occupational Safety and Health Committee, made up of members of employers and workers, has been established, and opinions on improving the environment and related opinions are heard. In addition, a regular meeting was held earlier this year and job training is scheduled to be completed in the first quarter. In the legal part, it is reviewed and advised by krafton’s compliance team.

Com2uS has created a work environment to minimize safety incidents in accordance with the Safety and Health Policy. In addition, in order to protect workers from occupational accidents, safety and health policies have been prepared, including establishing a safety and health system, improving safety management, achieving accident-free workplaces, and observing the fundamentals and principles. The policy is to promote safety and health work by appointing relevant departments and supporting departments, and setting a monthly plan for inspection and education.