24,000 Arrested for 'Violent Acts in Daily Life' on Streets and Shops... 546 Detained

Police Special Crackdown for 2 Months from September to October
Most Cases Involve Assault and Injury Charges...Victim-Centered Protection Support Provided

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Gwan-joo] The National Police Agency announced on the 8th that it conducted a special crackdown on 'street and daily life-related violent acts' over two months from September to October, arresting 24,881 individuals, among whom 546 were detained.

The types of crimes were led by assault and injury at 59.1%, followed by obstruction of business and property damage (19.3%), obstruction of official duties (7.0%), and fare evasion and dining without paying (6.6%). Regarding the ages of suspects, those in their 50s accounted for 26.3%, 40s for 24.8%, and 30s for 17.9%.

During the crackdown period, the police focused on proactively communicating with local residents to identify and resolve security concerns in advance. For example, in Busan, over a three-year period from 2017 to recently, Mr. A was arrested and detained for repeatedly committing assault and obstruction of business against local residents and government offices. It was confirmed that Mr. A habitually committed daily life violence in 116 cases. Additionally, in Hanam, Gyeonggi Province, 10 suspects who had been assaulting, threatening, and intimidating pub and store owners since last year were also apprehended.

Victim protection and recovery activities were also carried out. In Gwangju, Mr. B, who was carrying a weapon and opened the glass window on the first floor of a residence to spy on a victim, was urgently arrested and detained. The police provided the victim with a smartwatch, registered them for 112 emergency personal protection, and supported relocation to ensure safety. Such tailored personal protection activities, including personal protection and patrol reinforcement, totaled 1,389 cases during the period.

The National Police Agency stated, "To eradicate chronic violent acts around daily life that threaten the peaceful daily lives of citizens, continuous crackdown activities will be carried out even after the special crackdown ends," and added, "We hope that people will actively report and provide information if they witness any victimization related to local security issues."

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.