"Sex Offender Personal Information to Be Disclosed"... 'Digital Prison' Site Punishing Criminals Gains Attention

The 'Digital Prison' website that disclosed personal information such as photos and real names of heinous criminals including sex offenders. Photo by 'Digital Prison' website capture

[Asia Economy Reporter Heo Midam] A website that publicly discloses photos, real names, and personal information of heinous criminals such as sex offenders is being operated, sparking ongoing controversy surrounding the service. While users have expressed positive reactions to the site, saying the perpetrators deserve to suffer, some argue that publicly revealing criminals' personal information is an excessive measure despite the possibility of rehabilitation.

The internet site named "Digital Gyodoso" contains personal information such as names, dates of birth, and mobile phone numbers of heinous criminals who committed crimes including child abuse, sex crimes, and murder, along with those involved in the "Telegram Nth Room" case.

The operator explained the reason for launching the site, stating, "Feeling the limits of lenient punishments for malicious criminals in the Republic of Korea, we aim to directly disclose their personal information to subject them to social judgment."

They added, "Due to the judiciary's slap-on-the-wrist punishments, criminals are evolving and leveling up," and "We intend to comfort victims through the punishment criminals fear most, which is the disclosure of their personal information."

The operator also announced, "The disclosure period for all criminals' personal information is 30 years, and their current status is updated regularly," and "Freedom of expression is 100% guaranteed, so please feel free to write comments and posts."

The site not only announces court schedules related to sex offenders but also publicly reveals the personal information of judges who have been criticized for imposing light sentences on sex offenders, known as "slap-on-the-wrist punishments." Additionally, it posts details of the criminals' offenses and related news articles.

Users have responded positively. One netizen commented on the site, "I support the administrator," adding, "Victims suffer as their faces and personal information circulate on the internet without their knowledge. However, the punishments given to perpetrators are far too lenient in comparison." They continued, "If they had not committed sex crimes in the first place, their personal information would not have been posted like this."

On the other hand, some argue that publicly disclosing criminals' personal information online is excessive. One netizen commented on the site, "This is truly a frightening world. A single mistake can completely ruin someone. Anyone can make mistakes. But we should allow them to stand up again," and asked, "How can this person (the criminal) live if anyone can see this online?"

They added, "Administrator, although the crime was wrong, driving that person to death is not the right action."

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