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Labor Ministry expands investigation to all London Bagel Museum branches and affiliates

The Ministry of Employment and Labor has expanded its labor inspection of the bakery chain London Bagel Museum to cover all of its branches and affiliated companies after allegations emerged that a worker died from overwork.

2025-11-04

London Bagel Museum settles with family of late employee on overwork allegations

London Bagel Museum, a popular bakery chain recently under scrutiny over allegations of employee overwork that eventually led to a death, has reached a settlement with the family of the late 26-year-old employee.

2025-11-03

Former employee accuses London Bagel Museum of toxic workplace culture and surveillance

London Bagel Museum, a popular bakery chain, is facing mounting allegations of exploitative labor practices after a 26-year-old employee died while preparing to open a new branch.

2025-10-30

Bakery employee's death spurs online debate about others working similar hours, 'selective empathy'

A person claiming to be a doctor wrote online that the recent public outcry over the suspected death from overwork of a bakery employee was “selective empathy,” noting that doctors and self-employed workers regularly put in similarly long hours.

2025-10-30

London Bagel Museum employee dies after working 80 hours a week, Justice Party reports

A London Bagel Museum employee in his 20s, surnamed Jeong, reportedly died in July after working nearly 80 hours a week, according to the Justice Party on Monday. The party issued a statement calling on the bakery business to take responsibility.

2025-10-28

Why is Korean bread the most expensive in Asia?

Rising prices of bread in Korea have outpaced overall inflation, driven by increased ingredient costs and a shift toward premium bakery products, with consumers willing to pay more.

2025-09-11

Ryo: From 'rain-soaked little bird' to London Bagel Museum brand director

Ryo, brand director of the London Bagel Museum, reflects on personal growth and authenticity in her book 'Philosophy,' urging readers to embrace their true selves despite societal expectations.

2025-06-20

One year on, tourists continue to flock to Blue House and surrounding neighborhoods

The Blue House on a recent Sunday afternoon was teeming with people from all walks of life. Groups of seniors in visors came and went in large tour buses. Younger couples, families and foreigners, snapping last-minute pictures of the Blue House...

2023-05-09