'25-Month-Old Daughter Sexual Assault' National Petition Called 'False'… Blue House Requests "Please Maintain Trust"

[Asia Economy Reporter Son Seon-hee] The Blue House announced on the 19th that a national petition claiming that a 25-month-old daughter was sexually assaulted by an elementary school boy was found to be false.

Kang Jeong-su, head of the Blue House Digital Communication Center, stated during a response to four national petitions related to sexual crimes against children and adolescents that regarding the petition titled "Punishment for the elementary school student who sexually assaulted a 25-month-old daughter," "The investigation confirmed that the petition contained false information," adding, "During the investigation, the police confirmed that the alleged perpetrator child did not exist, and the victim child's hospital records were found to be inaccurate."

A total of 533,883 people agreed to the petition, which was written based on false information.

Center head Kang expressed sympathy for the pain the young victim might have endured and acknowledged the public's intention to support the victim, while expressing regret over the submission of false information as a petition. He also urged, "Please help maintain the trust in national petitions."

The other three petitions were ▲ Accusation of group sexual assault by peers in Incheon middle school students (400,474 supporters) ▲ Strict punishment for high school student who sexually assaulted an elementary school student ▲ Accusation of sexual assault by a daycare center director.

Regarding the Incheon peer group sexual assault petition, the perpetrators are currently awaiting first trial verdicts. Under the relevant special law, they may face life imprisonment or sentences of 10 years or more. However, Center head Kang stated, "The government recognizes the seriousness of sexual crimes against children and adolescents and is responding strictly by strengthening punishments," but added, "It is difficult for the Blue House to comment on the sentencing of individual cases." He further mentioned, "The Ministry of Education will activate the 'School Principal Notification System,' which allows principals to directly request juvenile protection measures from the court, and the Ministry of Justice will diversify temporary measures under the Juvenile Act to strengthen victim protection."

Regarding the petition on "elementary school student sexual assault," Center head Kang also asked for understanding, saying, "It is difficult for the Blue House to comment on the sentencing of individual cases as it may undermine the principle of separation of powers." He added, "The government will continue discussions by comprehensively reviewing not only measures to strengthen punishment for serious juvenile crimes but also opinions on juvenile rehabilitation and social reintegration."

Lastly, concerning the "daycare center director sexual assault" petition, he stated, "Since the facts were not confirmed during the police investigation, we need to wait for the results of the prosecution's investigation and trial," and added, "The government will continue to provide support for victims, including protection of the affected children and psychological counseling."

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