'Break Through the School Zone. Scared of Minsik's Law' Game Appears... Controversy Over Mocking the Deceased

On the 2nd, an app uploaded to the Google App Store was blocked from download
Avoiding elementary students suddenly appearing in school zones
Controversy over mocking the late Kim Min-sik, who died in an accident
Netizens debate "Refreshing" vs. "Stop insulting the deceased"

Android mobile game 'Break Through the School Zone - Min-sik's Law is Scary' Photo by Google Play Store app capture

[Asia Economy Reporter Han Seung-gon] Amid the enforcement of the so-called 'Minsik Law' (an amendment related to child protection zones) that strengthens penalties for traffic accidents in school zones, a game featuring the late Kim Min-sik (then 9 years old), who was fatally struck by a car while crossing a crosswalk in a child protection zone (school zone), has emerged, sparking controversy. Some argue that the game was created to mock the Minsik Law, which is already subject to debates over excessive punishment.

The game is titled "Break Through the School Zone - Minsik Law is Scary" and was released on the Google Play App Store on the 2nd. According to game information, as of the 4th, it has been downloaded by about 100 users. The game content rating is suitable for all ages, allowing anyone to download and enjoy the game.

The game description states, "The scary Minsik Law has been enforced. A taxi driver who has no choice but to enter the school zone. Will he be able to escape safely?" The game is known to be developed and distributed by 'TIGERGAMES.' No developer contact information is provided.

Android mobile game 'Break Through the School Zone - Min-sik's Law is Scary' Photo by Google Play Store app capture

The game begins as the user's vehicle enters a child protection zone. There are 10 stages, with the difficulty increasing as the game progresses.

When an elementary school student runs into the vehicle in the school zone, the driver (user) must avoid them. While entering the school zone, coins appear ahead, but suddenly a child jumps out to pick up the coins. If the player collides with the child, the police take them away, and the game ends.

Netizens who have downloaded or played the game have expressed both praise and criticism. One netizen commented, "The difficulty is quite high, but from the driver's perspective under the current Minsik Law, it's exactly the same. The Minsik Law is a bad law that should be abolished quickly."

Another netizen shared, "I played this game and avoided the sudden appearance of Minsik," as a review.

Photo by 'Break Through the School Zone - Min-sik's Law is Scary' capture

On the other hand, some netizens pointed out that the game is problematic as it insults the deceased. One netizen criticized, "Do you all find it fun to insult the deceased? That's really awful."

As the controversy spreads, it is reported that the game has been blocked from distribution on the app store. However, some netizens are said to have downloaded the app installation file and continue to enjoy the game.

On December 10th last year, the National Assembly held a plenary session and passed the 'Minsik Law.' The Minsik Law is broadly divided into amendments to the Road Traffic Act and the Act on Aggravated Punishment of Specific Crimes (Special Act). The Road Traffic Act amendment focuses on expanding safety facilities in school zones, while the Special Act amendment includes provisions for aggravated punishment for child fatalities occurring in school zones.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.