Proposal for Enactment of Ordinance on Prevention of Indiscriminate Crimes and Victim Support

Seoul City Councilor Kim Dong-wook Proposes Ordinance for Prevention and Victim Support of Indiscriminate Crimes

Nation’s First Ordinance Proposal to Prevent Damage Caused by Recently Frequent Indiscriminate Crimes

Councilor Kim Dong-wook: “Prevention of indiscriminate crimes, which pose a serious threat to citizens’ safety, and support for victims are urgently needed”

Kim Dong-wook, Seoul City Councilor (People Power Party·Gangnam 5), has proposed the "Seoul Metropolitan City Ordinance on Prevention and Victim Support of Indiscriminate Crimes" to prevent so-called ‘mutjima crimes’?indiscriminate attacks on unspecified many?that have recently caused significant social controversy and threats, aiming to ensure the safety of Seoul citizens and protect lives.

Dongwook Kim, Seoul City Council Member

In a press release on the 7th, Councilor Kim explained the background of the ordinance proposal, stating, “This ordinance is the nation’s first to establish legal grounds regarding indiscriminate crimes, which currently lack sufficient legal basis. It defines indiscriminate crimes and sets regulations to protect victims who have suffered great harm from such crimes, thereby providing minimum institutional support to safeguard the safety environment and lives of Seoul citizens.”

Councilor Kim pointed out the seriousness of recent indiscriminate attacks, condemning the perpetrators: “Innocent citizens have suffered great harm from indiscriminate attacks without just cause while defenseless, experiencing not only psychological fear but also severe physical pain. Threatening innocent citizens’ lives without any reason is an unforgivable act and a selfish, inhumane behavior that only considers oneself.”

He added, “The human rights of perpetrators of indiscriminate crimes do not need to be respected, and I hope that strong punishment provisions will soon be established in higher laws to resolve the grievances of victims. As a Seoul City Councilor, I emphasize that this ordinance is essential to contribute even a little to the safety and lives of our citizens.”

This ordinance proposal includes definitions of indiscriminate crimes, reporting systems, and support projects, as well as provisions to establish cooperative systems with related organizations to prepare more organic support measures for the prevention of indiscriminate crimes.

The ordinance proposal will be submitted to the 320th Seoul Metropolitan Council Extraordinary Session starting on August 28, and after review by the relevant standing committee, it will be discussed at the Seoul Metropolitan Council plenary session.

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