‘하청노동자 끼임사’ HL만도 내부서 ‘정몽원 경영 책임’ 문건 나와

Last month, family members of a 20-year-old subcontracted worker who was injured while working in an HL(HL) machinery accident filed a lawsuit against HL Group Chairman, Hong Jeong-mo, alleging violation of the major misconduct prevention law. The lawsuit claims that Hong is the "management responsibility" for major decisions and personnel at HL만도, the subsidiary that is directly controlled by HL Group.

A recent disclosure of internal documents revealed that Hong was responsible for daily reporting on key business matters when he was out of the office for three days in August. The dispatch office instructed that Hong should be informed of and make decisions on any issues, including those related to business, media, and legal matters.

The documents also show that Hong's involvement extended to personnel decisions, as evident from appointment letters for executive officers signed in his name and approved by the dispatch office.

The Metal Workers' Union (금속노조) has further disclosed internal documents showing Hong's involvement in personnel decisions. The union argues that Hong, as the major shareholder with 28.04% of the company's shares, holds ultimate responsibility for all decisions at HL만도. The union asserts that Hong's actions as chairman and management responsibility for safety and health policies under the major misconduct prevention law constitute negligence.