청원 on '15 Years of Sexual Assault by Biological Father' Receives Blue House Response... "Strict Action on Familial Sexual Crimes"

Kang Jeong-su, Head of the Blue House Digital Communication Center. Photo by the Blue House of the Republic of Korea website screenshot

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Park Hee-eun] The Blue House has responded to a national petition demanding strict punishment for a biological father who sexually assaulted his daughter for 15 years. Kang Jeong-su, head of the Blue House Digital Communication Center, stated that efforts will be made to impose a sentence that fully reflects the victim's position.

In a video posted on the Blue House's official social media (SNS) on the 1st, Director Kang appeared as the respondent to the petition. He said, "The government will respond strictly to sexual crimes committed by relatives."

Photo by Cheongwadae National Petition Capture

Director Kang said, "Rape by a biological father or other relatives is punishable by imprisonment for more than seven years under current law," adding, "If the perpetrator's criminal acts reported by the petitioner are proven guilty, a heavy sentence can be imposed."

He continued, "There are ongoing appeals in national petitions reporting sexual violence by biological fathers or relatives," and "Every year, a considerable number of sexual violence cases by relatives occur."

He emphasized, "An environment where sexual violence by relatives can be reported immediately after the occurrence of the crime must be established to eradicate it."

Finally, Director Kang promised to strengthen measures to protect victims. He said, "We will also promote strengthening support such as counseling, medical care, protection and accommodation, and free legal services for sexual violence victims."

Earlier, on March 2nd, a petition titled 'I was sexually assaulted by my father for 15 years' was posted on the Blue House national petition board.

The petitioner stated that although the biological father who sexually assaulted her for 15 years is going to stand trial, she fears retaliation if he does not receive a heavy sentence. She wrote, "My father sent a letter pretending to repent and wants to settle. I hope he stays in prison for life."

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