Choo Mi-ae: "Jo Doo-soon Plans to Undergo Psychological Treatment in the First Half of This Year"

Regarding the Strengthening of Sentences for Child Sexual Crimes, "It Should Be Discussed Carefully"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] On the 4th, Justice Minister Choo Mi-ae addressed the approaching release of child sex offender Jo Doo-soon, which is now 9 months away, stating, "Although some media outlets have mentioned psychological treatment for Jo Doo-soon, the Ministry of Justice is currently unable to disclose or provide the results." She added, "We plan to implement a psychological treatment program for the inmate in the first half of this year."

Minister Choo made these remarks in response to a question from Jeong Eun-hye, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, during a government-wide inquiry on education, social, and cultural affairs held at the National Assembly that day.

Regarding measures against child sex offenders, Minister Choo stated, "To protect victims of sexual crimes and their families, we previously focused surveillance on residences and workplaces, but we will change the system to enable real-time responses and provide proper protection."

On strengthening sentences for child sexual crimes, Minister Choo said, "It is necessary to carefully discuss this while considering the constitutional principles of equality and proportionality."

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