Hwang Doo-young, Gyeongbuk Provincial Councilor, "19 Digital Sex Crimes in Gyeongbuk Over the Past 3 Years" ... Calls for Preventive Measures

Hwang Doo-young, a member of the Gyeongbuk Provincial Council (People Power Party·Gumi), announced on the 12th that a total of 19 cases of digital sex crimes have been confirmed in the Gyeongbuk area over the past three years, based on data submitted during the 2023 administrative audit of the Gyeongju, Gyeongsan, and Cheongdo Office of Education.

Before attending the administrative audit of the Gyeongju, Gyeongsan, and Cheongdo Office of Education, Councilor Hwang received advance data from the Gyeongbuk Office of Education showing that there were a total of 19 digital sex crime cases over the past three years, with 1 case in elementary schools, 11 cases in middle schools, and 7 cases in high schools.

Hwang Doo-young, Gyeongbuk Provincial Assembly Member.

By type of crime, illegal filming accounted for 15 cases, distribution for 1 case, and others for 3 cases, with illegal filming making up the highest proportion at 78%.

On the 9th, during the administrative audit of the Gyeongju, Gyeongsan, and Cheongdo Office of Education, Councilor Hwang said, "Digital sex crimes do not end with punishing the perpetrators, as the consequences of the harm continue. It is important to recognize the seriousness and focus on prevention," adding, "We are currently promoting the enactment of an ordinance to minimize the damage and support the recovery of victims."

Councilor Hwang emphasized that 14 cases of digital sex crimes occurred only in the three areas of Gyeongju, Gyeongsan, and Cheongdo, with both perpetrators and victims being students. He pointed out that since these incidents took place at schools, dormitories, and on SNS platforms, thorough countermeasures are necessary in the educational field.

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