Police and Ministry of Welfare Conduct Full Survey of 29,000 Three-Year-Old Children... 3 Cases of Abuse Confirmed

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Gwan-joo] The National Police Agency and the Ministry of Health and Welfare announced on the 11th that they have completed a "comprehensive survey on the whereabouts and safety of 3-year-old children." Through this survey, three cases of child abuse were confirmed.

The comprehensive survey was conducted over three months from October last year to January this year. A total of 29,084 children born in 2015 were targeted, and child and welfare officials from the Eup, Myeon, and Dong community centers visited their residences directly.

The officials personally confirmed the whereabouts and safety of 29,061 children and provided welfare services necessary for the child-rearing environment and child development to 185 children. Additionally, among five children reported as suspected abuse cases, investigations confirmed three cases of neglect.

Meanwhile, for 23 children whose whereabouts were not confirmed, the police conducted follow-up investigations to determine their locations and investigate possible abuse. It was confirmed that 22 children were being safely raised, and the abuse status of one child is still under investigation.

Kang Hwang-soo, Director of the National Police Agency's Community Safety Bureau, stated, "Since victims of child abuse often find it difficult to seek help from outside or report the abuse themselves, public interest and participation are necessary. We will continue to cooperate with related ministries such as the Ministry of Health and Welfare and thoroughly investigate suspected abuse cases to eradicate child abuse."

Meanwhile, the police, the Ministry of Health and Welfare, and local governments plan to conduct the comprehensive survey on the whereabouts and safety of 3-year-old children annually. From October to December this year, a survey on children born in 2016 is scheduled to be conducted.

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