Building Numbers of Sex Offenders Will Also Be Disclosed

Kim Tae-nyeon, floor leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, is attending the policy coordination meeting held at the National Assembly on the 3rd and delivering an opening remark. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Cheol-eung] The residential information of sex offenders will be disclosed down to the street name and building number within the town and village level.

On the 2nd, the National Assembly held a plenary session and passed the amendment to the "Act on the Protection of Children and Youth from Sexual Offenses," which includes these provisions. The amendments were proposed by Democratic Party lawmakers Jeong Chun-sook, Kang Seon-woo, and Kim Kyung-hyup.

Additionally, access by offenders or their representatives is prohibited within 1 km of the residences, schools, kindergartens, and various activity facilities of children and youth who have been victims of sexual crimes. The minimum statutory sentence for sex offenders has been raised to seven years or more.

Heavier penalties can be imposed if the offense involves purchasing sex from children and youth under the age of 16, and the Minister of Gender Equality and Family is tasked with conducting an investigation into crimes related to child and youth sexual exploitation materials.

Victims under the age of 13 or those with physical or mental disabilities who have difficulty communicating or expressing themselves will be allowed to receive assistance from a statement support person.

Furthermore, the National Assembly passed amendments to the "Elementary and Secondary Education Act" and the "Early Childhood Education Act," which prohibit individuals convicted of sexual crimes against minors from obtaining teaching qualifications.

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