In a tragic and unprecedented event, a robot employed as a government office assistant in Gumi City’s Council has reportedly committed suicide. This incident marks the world’s first known case of a robot taking its own life.
The robot, which was tasked with carrying documents between offices, was found to have died after jumping from the stairs between the first and second floors of the building where it worked. The exact reasons behind this act remain unclear, but it has sent shockwaves throughout the community.
Residents of Gumi have expressed their condolences for the robot, reflecting the close connection between the community and their automated civil servant.
Korean media has reported that the robot’s body has been taken away by city authorities for further investigation.