Paju-si Decides to Support the Self-Reliance of the 15th Victim of Sex Trafficking

Paju City selects the 15th recipient for self-support assistance
Victims can receive up to 50.2 million KRW over two years
Application deadline extended to allow more victims to benefit
Kim Kyung-il pledges continued and systematic support
City promotes closure of sexual exploitation districts and creation of cultural spaces

On the 25th, Paju City in Gyeonggi Province held the 'Committee for Self-Support Assistance for Victims of Sexual Exploitation' and announced on the 26th that it had made the final decision to support the 15th applicant for self-support assistance. With this decision, the total number of victims receiving support has reached 15.

Paju City Hall exterior. Provided by Paju City

When victims of sexual exploitation apply for self-support assistance according to the ordinance, the decision on whether to provide support is made through deliberation and resolution by the Self-Support Assistance Committee, which is composed of relevant experts. Victims selected as support recipients can receive up to 50.2 million KRW over two years, including living expenses, housing support, and vocational training costs. Additionally, if the victim has children under the age of 18, an extra monthly living allowance of 100,000 KRW is provided.

Since 2023, Paju City has been promoting a policy to close sexual exploitation districts with the goal of completing a women-friendly city. In May 2023, the city enacted an ordinance to establish a support system for victims of sexual exploitation. In November of last year, the ordinance was amended to extend the application deadline for support from December 31 to this year, allowing more victims to receive assistance.

Kim Kyung-il, Mayor of Paju City, stated, “We will spare no effort to provide continuous and systematic support so that victims who have decided to make a new start can become stable and self-reliant. We will do our best to create an environment where each victim can dream of a better life, not just maintaining a simple livelihood but standing proudly as a member of society.”

Furthermore, Paju City is conducting citizen participation campaigns such as travel path education and night owl activities to improve public awareness and block buyers of sexual services, centered around key facilities within the districts. The city is also accelerating the blocking and closure of sexual exploitation establishments and promoting the purchase of land and buildings within the districts to create cultural spaces for citizens. Plans are being developed to convert these areas into community spaces after closure, further strengthening related policies.

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