Dozens of Abduction and Enticement Crimes Targeting Minors Occur Annually in Gwangju and South Jeolla Province

Data Provided by Assemblyman Jung Chunsaeng of the National Innovation Party

Police arrested three suspects who attempted to abduct a child near an elementary school in Seodaemun District, Seoul. On the 4th, the Seodaemun Police Station announced that they had urgently detained three individuals suspected of attempted abduction and enticement, and applied for arrest warrants for two of them. The photo shows an elementary school in Seodaemun District, Seoul, on the morning of the 5th. Photo by Yonhap News.

It has been revealed that abduction and enticement crimes targeting minors have continued to occur every year in Gwangju and South Jeolla Province.

According to data submitted by Assemblyman Jung Chunsaeng of the National Innovation Party to the National Police Agency on September 16, a total of 90 cases of abduction and enticement crimes against minors (including attempted cases) occurred in Gwangju and South Jeolla Province over the past five years (2020-2024).

By year, there were 10 cases in 2020, 12 cases in 2021, 14 cases in 2022, 14 cases in 2023, and 14 cases in 2024.

Attempted abduction and enticement of minors occurred in 4 cases in 2020, 2 cases in 2021, 9 cases in 2022, 4 cases in 2023, and 7 cases in 2024.

When categorizing abduction and enticement crimes against minors nationwide by location last year, apartment buildings and detached houses accounted for the most cases (86), followed by streets and alleys (53), other locations (45), and schools, kindergartens, and daycare centers (16).

Assemblyman Jung stated, "Even if an abduction or enticement case involving a minor remains only an attempt, once it occurs, it leaves irreversible trauma and aftereffects for the victim. Therefore, preventive measures are crucial. Through thorough analysis, we must establish more comprehensive countermeasures, and strict punishment should be imposed for any crimes that do occur."

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