Hidden Camera Found in the Women's Restroom of a Famous Broadcasting Company
Authorities are currently having an investigation in the process after an incident that happened in the KBS network building where a hidden camera was discovered inside the women's restroom.
On May 29, the Seoul Yeongdeungpo Police Station received a report that an illegal recording device, which looked like a portable external battery, was found in a women's restroom. After receiving the report, the police immediately removed the device and started to investigate the said matter.
The location where the camera was found was in a building that was used to be an apartment complex, where it is said to be the practice rooms for the cast of "Gag Concert." When the camera was discovered, the cast of the show gathered in the area to conduct a final rehearsal before the show went to a break.
The particular building claimed not to have CCTV cameras installed near the bathroom entrances or even on its hallways. So, the police are working hard to examine the footage from the CCTV that was installed near the building entrance.
A lot of the employees of the KBS network are deeply saddened about the issue as they express their feelings online, stating, "In a location that produces media, at the KBS headquarters of all places, a hidden camera was discovered in the women's restroom, and the police were immediately called."
The employee added, "After analysis, the camera was found to be not a real-time transmission device, but a storage device. As an employee of KBS, I feel saddened and disgusted."
Authorities declared that if they identify a suspect and find the culprit, the person will be charged for violating the Act on Special Cases Concerning the Punishment, etc. of Sexual Crimes and evidence will be secured.
One source from the KBS broadcasting company shared that they intend to comply with the police actively and cooperate with the investigation to catch the culprit of the said crime. And the company assured that they will implement strict measures to prevent such incidents from happening again.
Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) is a well-known national public broadcaster of South Korea. The company was founded way back in 1972, and it operates through radios, television, and online services. KBS is among the largest South Korean television networks.
KBS is a public corporation that is being funded by the South Korean government and license fees. However, it is managed independently. As part of the Korean Constitution, the president of the company is selected by the President of South Korea, after being recommended by the board of directors.
