Suspected Violation of the Act on Special Cases Concerning the Punishment of Sexual Crimes

A Taekwondo gym owner in his 30s was apprehended by the police on charges of installing an illegal camera in the women's changing room of the gym he operates.


A Taekwondo gym owner in his 30s was arrested on charges of installing an illegal camera in the changing room of the Taekwondo gym he operates. Photo by Yonhap News.

A Taekwondo gym owner in his 30s was arrested on charges of installing an illegal camera in the changing room of the Taekwondo gym he operates. Photo by Yonhap News.

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On November 17, the Yongin Eastern Police Station in Gyeonggi Province announced that they had urgently arrested Mr. A on suspicion of violating the Act on Special Cases Concerning the Punishment, etc. of Sexual Crimes (using cameras, etc. for filming) and are currently investigating the case.


Mr. A is accused of illegally installing a miniature camera in the women's changing room of the Taekwondo gym he runs in Yongin City.


The police, responding to a report, apprehended Mr. A. It has been reported that the Taekwondo gym operated by Mr. A has members ranging from lower-grade elementary school students to adults.



The police believe that Mr. A had been conducting illegal filming for a considerable period of time and are investigating the specific circumstances, while also considering whether to apply for an arrest warrant.


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