Inha University "Legal Action Against Secondary Harm in On-Campus Sexual Assault and Fall Death"

Nighttime Building Access Restrictions and CCTV Expansion... Security and Patrol Staff Also Increased

Disciplinary Measures Including Expulsion for Offending Students

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[Asia Economy Reporter Yoo Byung-don] Inha University will take legal action against secondary harm related to the sexual assault and death of a female student that occurred on campus.

On the 18th, Inha University formed a task force on the sexual violence death case, chaired by the Vice President for Academic Affairs, to discuss comprehensive measures including prevention of secondary harm and strengthening facility security in relation to the incident.

The task force stated in a press release, "Secondary harm directed at the victim spreading on the internet is unacceptable under any circumstances," and added, "Insults toward the victim not only dishonor the deceased but also damage the university’s reputation, and we plan to pursue strong legal measures."

They also proposed, "To raise students’ gender sensitivity, we will strengthen sex education in the curriculum and activate the student psychological counseling center," and "We will enhance nighttime security through regular patrols and support student psychological counseling and treatment."

In particular, the university is considering a measure to prohibit access to all buildings from midnight to 5 a.m. to strengthen security. They are also discussing various measures such as increasing the number of closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras and emergency bells installed on campus, as well as expanding security and patrol personnel.

Currently, all campus buildings at Inha University can be accessed 24 hours a day by anyone who scans their student ID at the entrance control system. A first-year male student A (20), who was arrested on charges of quasi-rape and death, also entered the college building supporting the victim, a classmate B, during the early morning hours on the day of the incident.

There are a total of 13 security and patrol personnel assigned on campus, working in three shifts with four people per team, and all CCTV monitoring is conducted from the central control room.

There are 765 CCTV cameras covering the campus, and it has been confirmed that the five-story college building where the incident occurred has 83 CCTV cameras installed.

An Inha University official said, "We will seek various measures that can also comfort the bereaved family," and added, "Student A will face disciplinary actions such as expulsion as soon as possible according to school regulations and investigation results."

Meanwhile, the Inha University Central Operations Committee and the Emergency Response Committee of the Student Council have also formed a dedicated task force (TF) at the student self-governing level to devise countermeasures against secondary harm.

As of now, more than 130 condolence wreaths have been delivered to the memorial altar for B, which was set up on campus on the 16th. This altar will be open only until 6 p.m. today according to the wishes of the bereaved family.

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