National Investigation Headquarters to Intensively Crack Down on 'Crimes Infringing on Ordinary People's Lives' Such as Domestic Violence for 3 Months

"Strict Response to Violence Against Healthcare Workers Administering COVID-19 Vaccines"

National Police Agency, National Investigation Headquarters. Photo by Hyunmin Kim kimhyun81@

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Gwan-ju] The National Police Agency's National Investigation Headquarters announced on the 25th that it will conduct an intensive crackdown on 'crimes infringing on the livelihood of ordinary people' for three months from May 1 to May 31.

A police official explained the purpose, saying, "This measure was implemented to eradicate such crimes as incidents threatening the safety of ordinary people's lives, such as habitual theft cases in traditional markets last month and the 'random assault' at Gangnam Station, which have been occurring continuously."

The main targets of the crackdown are 'habitual and professional burglary, robbery, and fencing crimes' targeting ordinary residential areas, businesses handling large amounts of cash, and offices, as well as 'violence around daily life,' such as violence in public places like streets and repeated violence within closed groups.

The police will organize dedicated investigation teams at police stations nationwide for rapid response, while important cases requiring long-term investigation, such as repeated violence, will be handled exclusively by metropolitan and provincial police agencies to comprehensively investigate additional crimes and victims.

In particular, violence against medical personnel at COVID-19 vaccination sites will be regarded as a serious illegal act threatening public health safety and will be dealt with strictly. In cases with high risk and concerns of recidivism, detention and investigation will also be considered.

Furthermore, cases involving socially vulnerable groups such as children and women will be prioritized and responded to as serious crimes, while minor livelihood-related offenders will be supported to return to a healthy community through linkage with social security systems.

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