Jodusun "I will quit drinking and work as a day laborer"..."Risk of reoffending remains"

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On the 22nd, SBS reported that it had obtained the 'Recidivism Prevention Measures Report after Jo Doo-soon's Release.' The document contained details of an interview with Jo Doo-soon conducted last July. Photo by SBS News.

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Bong-ju] As public anxiety intensifies ahead of the release of child sex offender Jo Doo-soon, authorities reportedly held a countermeasure meeting on the 18th. Although Jo Doo-soon recently told authorities during a meeting that he would quit drinking, he has no concrete plans for social reintegration after release, and there is still a judgment that the risk of reoffending in impulsive situations remains high.

On the 22nd, SBS reported that it had obtained the "Report on Measures to Prevent Recidivism after Jo Doo-soon's Release." According to the broadcast report, this document, prepared by the Ministry of Justice, contains details of a meeting with Jo Doo-soon held in July, ahead of his scheduled release in December.

The document states, "Jo Doo-soon had refused meetings but was persuaded continuously until he finally agreed to meet."

According to the meeting results, Jo Doo-soon accepts society's evaluation of him and said, "I plan to return to Ansan City, where my family lives, after release, and I will quit drinking."

Authorities share the public's concerns about the possibility of reoffending after Jo Doo-soon's release. A Ministry of Justice official said, "He only vaguely says he will do day labor, but since he has no concrete social reintegration plans, it is expected that his unstable living conditions will continue."

Jodusun. Photo by Online Community Capture.

The report concluded that due to these factors, the risk of Jo Doo-soon's reoffending remains present.

In particular, since most of Jo Doo-soon's 17 past criminal offenses occurred while intoxicated, the report suggests imposing compliance measures such as alcohol restrictions, outing restrictions, and bans on approaching victims.

In the political sphere, there is even discussion of enacting laws like the "Jo Doo-soon Surveillance Act," which would prohibit sex offenders from leaving their residence beyond 200 meters, to enforce such compliance measures. However, since excessive and unconstitutional sanctions must be excluded, careful consideration is required.

Meanwhile, Jo Doo-soon was born on October 18, 1952, and is known to have only graduated from elementary school before working as a day laborer to make a living. He is also reported to have frequently consumed alcohol to the point of near alcoholism.

Before his imprisonment in 2008, Jo Doo-soon was a violent criminal with 17 prior convictions for rape, sexual assault, and murder, and is considered highly likely to reoffend. Recently, it has been reported that Jo Doo-soon stated his intention to go to Ansan City, Gyeonggi Province, immediately after his release in a few months, causing fear and anxiety not only among Ansan residents but also neighboring citizens.

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