Seoul: The mother of a late worker at a Coupang logistics center appeared before police Tuesday as a witness amid allegations the e-commerce giant attempted to cover up an industrial accident. The worker, Jang Deok-jun, died of acute myocardial infarction in 2020 after returning home from an overnight shift, with his death presumed to be linked to overwork.

According to Yonhap News Agency, Jang's mother expressed her family's anguish and demanded a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding her son's death. "Our family cannot contain our rage as to why a young man in his 20s was driven to such an unjust death," she stated, emphasizing the need for the truth to be fully uncovered.

The National Courier Workers' Union has accused the company of downplaying Jang's death and has taken legal action. Last month, they filed a complaint with the police against Coupang Inc. founder Kim Bom-suk, alleging that Kim was involved in the destruction of evidence to conceal the incident.