Ministry of Justice Grants First Parole on March 1 to 1,031 Exemplary Prisoners Including COVID-19 Vulnerable; Second Parole Scheduled for 28th

[Asia Economy Reporter Choi Seok-jin] The Ministry of Justice announced on the 16th that it will carry out the first parole for a total of 1,031 people, including exemplary prisoners, at 10 a.m. on the 18th in celebration of the March 1st Movement Day.

The Ministry of Justice stated that this March 1st commemorative parole will be conducted twice, considering the overcrowded environment of correctional facilities vulnerable to infectious diseases due to the spread of the COVID-19 Omicron variant.

The second parole is scheduled to take place on the 28th. The number of eligible individuals has not yet been decided.

The Ministry of Justice said that among the parolees, many are exemplary prisoners who have lived diligently during their incarceration and have a low risk of recidivism, including patients, those with underlying conditions, and elderly individuals vulnerable to COVID-19 immunity.

On the other hand, the Ministry of Justice excluded prisoners who committed socially condemned crimes such as violent crimes and sexual offenses and who have a risk of recidivism from this parole.

The Ministry of Justice stated, "This measure is expected to contribute to the early reintegration of exemplary prisoners into society, as well as to alleviating overcrowding in correctional facilities and preventing group infections."

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