'Jodusun Incident' Victim's Moving Expenses Reach 100 Million Won in 5 Days

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Yeon-ju] More than 100 million won was raised in just five days for the fundraising campaign started on the 23rd to help Ms. A, who was a victim of a sexual crime by Jo Doo-soon in 2008.

According to the Korea Violence Abuse Prevention Association on the 28th, as of 1 p.m. that day, about 2,000 citizens participated in the fundraising, and the amount collected exceeded 100 million won.

Jo Doo-soon is scheduled to be released after serving 12 years in prison this December. Recently, during a counseling session in prison, he expressed his intention to return to Ansan, where the incident occurred, sparking controversy.

When it became known that Jo Doo-soon planned to return to Ansan, where the victim resides, after his release, the victim’s family, the mayor of Ansan, and the public could not hide their anger.

Shin Ui-jin, president of the Korea Violence Abuse Prevention Association and the psychiatrist who treated victim A’s psychological trauma, explained the reason for starting the fundraising campaign during an interview on YTN Radio’s "Start New Morning" on the 23rd: "With the public’s donations, the victim underwent surgery to remove a colostomy bag," adding, "Like then, I thought we all have no choice but to roll up our sleeves."

In an interview with a media outlet, victim A’s father even said he wanted to give money to Jo Doo-soon to have him move somewhere other than Ansan.

Meanwhile, the association stated that donations can only be made via bank transfer, there is no limit on the amount, and donation receipts can be issued. The fundraising campaign for victim A’s moving expenses will continue until November 30, and all donations will be delivered to A’s family.

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