Gwangju Police Strictly Respond to Sports Sector Corruption by Operating a 'Special Reporting Period'

Special Investigation Unit Formation Related Case Dedicated Investigation

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Gwangju Police have organized a dedicated team and are operating a special reporting period to actively respond to various illegal activities such as assault and sex crimes within the sports community.

On the 23rd, the Gwangju Metropolitan Police Agency announced that it has formed a special investigation team led by the second deputy chief and composed of specialized investigators such as the Metropolitan Investigation Unit to exclusively investigate related cases.

The Gwangju Police stated that the special investigation team plans to actively punish not only the direct perpetrators but also those who neglect or assist illegally within the group through swift and strict investigations.

Along with this, they are making every effort to protect victims to prevent secondary harm to victims or additional damage caused by persuasion or threats to witnesses.

They are also focusing on providing multifaceted support through the victim CARE team, which offers psychological counseling and medical expenses for victims.

If institutional shortcomings are identified during the investigation process, they plan to collaborate with related organizations such as the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the National Human Rights Commission to discuss necessary measures such as institutional improvements to prevent similar damages from recurring.

A representative of the Gwangju Metropolitan Police Agency said, “The Gwangju Metropolitan Police Agency and each police station’s criminal division are operating reporting and counseling centers,” and added, “We ask for the active reporting and cooperation of citizens.”

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