Dongdaemun-gu Begins On-Site Investigation of Child Abuse Cases

Deployment of Dedicated Child Abuse Officers... Expected Rapid Detection, Safe Protection, and Follow-up Management Coordination

Yoo Deok-yeol, Mayor of Dongdaemun-gu (center), is spending a joyful time with children.

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Dongdaemun-gu (Mayor Yoo Deok-yeol) will officially begin on-site investigations of child abuse cases starting October 1.

This follows the transfer of on-site investigation duties from the Child Protection Agency, which previously handled cases of child abuse in the community, to the Child Protection Team within the Child and Youth Division of Dongdaemun-gu Office.

To conduct professional and thorough investigations, the district established the Child Protection Team at Dongdaemun-gu Office as of January 1 this year, assigned dedicated child abuse investigation officers, and also hired specialized child protection personnel to carry out child abuse investigations, case management, and related child protection tasks.

The dedicated child abuse officers and personnel are currently undergoing specialized training provided by the Ministry of Health and Welfare and are conducting on-site child abuse field training alongside staff from the Dongbu Municipal Child Protection Agency to ensure smooth task execution.

Additionally, to enable prompt response upon child abuse reports, the district plans to create and operate an information linkage council for active cooperation and information sharing among related organizations such as the police, dedicated officers, and the Child Protection Agency.

Furthermore, when children return to their homes, the district will conduct thorough follow-up management through appropriate solutions tailored to each case to ensure safe living conditions and prevent recurrence of abuse within the family.

Yoo Deok-yeol, Mayor of Dongdaemun-gu, stated, “With the district directly handling child abuse investigations, we expect to quickly identify abused children and minimize the aftereffects of abuse through safe protective measures and appropriate treatment.”

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