Establishing Institutional Foundations for Preventing 'Random Crimes' and Supporting Victims in Gwangju Region

Councilor Chae Eun-ji's Proposed 'Support Ordinance' Passes Standing Committee

Institutional foundations will be established in Gwangju Metropolitan City to prevent random motive crimes (so-called "mutjima" crimes) and support victims.

According to the Gwangju Metropolitan City Council on the 1st, the Administrative and Autonomy Committee of the City Council passed the "Ordinance on the Prevention of Random Motive Crimes and Support for Victims in Gwangju Metropolitan City," which was proposed by Assembly Member Chae Eun-ji (Proportional, Democratic Party of Korea).

Random motive crimes refer to criminal acts such as murder or violence committed indiscriminately against unspecified multiple people without a clear motive, regardless of time, place, or target.

Last year, random attacks causing physical harm and even death occurred in several regions targeting unspecified citizens. In Gwangju as well, there have been warnings of crimes and occurrences of victims, raising the need for preventive measures.

This ordinance includes provisions to prevent random motive crimes targeting unspecified groups and to protect and support victims.

Specifically, it stipulates that Gwangju City must establish and implement plans annually regarding the prevention of random motive crimes and victim support, and provides a basis for promoting publicity for prevention, environmental improvements, psychological and legal counseling for victims, and linking support for medical expenses and relief funds.

Assembly Member Chae said, "Random motive crime incidents that shocked our society have increasingly heightened citizens' anxiety and fear. Since there were as many as eight warnings of random motive crimes last year in places such as schools, stations, and baseball stadiums in Gwangju, it is urgent to secure the safety of Gwangju citizens and establish a system to protect victims."

She added, "With the enactment of this ordinance, I hope Gwangju becomes a city where citizens can feel safe anytime and anywhere by preventing random motive crimes that threaten innocent lives."

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