South Korea investigates death of worker at London Bagel Museum over reported overwork

The 26-year-old employee had reportedly worked nearly 80 hours in a week. - LONDON.BAGEL.MUSEUM/INSTAGRAM via ST/ANN

SEOUL: South Korea’s Labour Ministry has launched an investigation into allegations that a 26-year-old employee at popular bakery chain London Bagel Museum died from overwork after reportedly working nearly 80 hours a week, according to local news reports on Oct 30.

The worker, identified as Chung Hyo-won, was responsible for preparing the opening of a new store in Incheon.