Comedian Park Na-rae says allegations being reviewed through legal process

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Comedian Park Na-rae says allegations being reviewed through legal process

SEOUL, Dec. 16 (Yonhap) -- Comedian Park Na-rae said Tuesday legal procedures are underway regarding allegations of workplace abuse and illegal medical treatment raised against her, in her first official statement since suspending her broadcasting activities eight days ago.

Appearing on a YouTube channel, Park said she was "taking legal steps" to "calmly establish the facts of the allegations."

She expressed regret over the controversy and concern about potential harm to the TV shows and colleagues involved.

"I feel heavy-hearted for causing many people concerns and stress because of the recent issues" the 40-year-old said, adding "I won't be making any further comments or explanations during this process, as I believe these matters should be handled objectively through due process, not through personal emotions or relationships."

She also said "hurting" others or letting this escalate into "unnecessary arguments" was not what she wanted.

"I want to focus on sorting things out by suspending all my activities. I'd like to take time to reflect on myself," she said, adding that this video would be her last public statement on the issue.

Last Monday, the "I Live Alone" star announced that she would suspend all broadcasting activities amid escalating allegations of abuse against her former managers and claims she received illegal medical treatment. The announcement came days after she became embroiled in controversy when two former managers accused her of verbal abuse, physical assaults and making them perform tasks unrelated to her official schedules.

Park also faces allegations of receiving unauthorized injections and proxy prescriptions from an unlicensed practitioner.

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