TV personality and psychiatrist Yang Jaewoong (43) and others involved in the death of a patient under restraint and isolation have been sent to the prosecution.
According to News1 on the 26th, the Gyeonggi Nambu Provincial Police Agency's Criminal Investigation Unit stated that they had sent 12 individuals, including hospital director Yang Jaewoong, to the prosecution on charges including violations of the Medical Service Act.
Yang Jaewoong and others are accused of causing the death of a female patient in her 30s, A, who was admitted to a psychiatric hospital in Bucheon, Gyeonggi province on 27 May 2024 for treatment of diet pill addiction, by failing to provide appropriate medical treatment.
A died just 17 days after admission. Her family filed charges against Yang Jaewoong and other hospital personnel, claiming that A was subjected to improper isolation and restraint and that lack of proper medical treatment led her to death.
A's attending physician was arrested on the 20th and handed over to the prosecution on charges of negligence resulting in death.
Previously, police had conducted a search on Yang Jaewoong's hospital in April and have been investigating, including requesting an expert opinion on the conflicting claims from the Korea Medical Dispute Mediation and Arbitration Agency.
Meanwhile, Yang Jaewoong is known as the fiancé of former EXID member and actress Hani. The couple had planned to hold their wedding in September last year but it was postponed following the controversy surrounding the patient’s death at Yang Jaewoong's hospital.
[+1,230][-10] Just like Shin Haechul's surgeon, why don't doctors get their medical license revoked if their patient dies???
[+955][-12] He should be arrested, instead of just being sent to the prosecutors.
[+244][-3] As expected... His face gives off an unsettling vibe.
[+43][-4] It gives me chills how someone literally died... And then he went on TV talking about how his life doesn't go as he wishes just because his wedding was ruined...
[+39][-4] If a doctor often appears on TV, it means they are neglecting the hospital. Why would anyone bother going to a hospital like that?
[+31][-1] He insisted he was innocent at the hearing... I really hope this ends properly and he receives legal punishment!!!!
[+25][-0] Why did they restrain her? I can’t imagine how much pain she must’ve been in.
