South Korea's labor ministry dismissed harassment claims against K-pop star Hanni Pham, ruling she doesn't fit as a standard employee.

The South Korean Ministry of Employment and Labor has dismissed claims of workplace harassment against NewJeans member Hanni Pham. Fans had petitioned the ministry, alleging bullying by the entertainment company HYBE. However, the ministry ruled that Hanni does not qualify as an employee under labor laws due to her management contract, which classifies her as an "exceptional entity" rather than a typical worker.

November 20, 2024
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