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South Korean crime trends during Chuseok holiday

Overview

During the Chuseok holiday period in South Korea, crime and safety statistics showed varying trends across different regions and categories.

Nationally, the Korean National Police Agency reported a 42.4% surge in domestic violence reports, with a daily average of 1,294 cases. Dating violence also increased by 16.4%, while stalking reports rose slightly by 0.6%. In contrast, child abuse reports decreased by 12.4%. To address these issues, police deployed an average of 25,805 personnel daily to monitor crime-prone locations and check on potential victims.

In the Daegu Metropolitan area, the police reported a different trend, noting a decrease in overall emergency activity. During an 11-day period, daily 112 emergency calls fell by 8.1% compared to the previous year. Traffic safety also improved significantly in the region, with daily traffic accidents dropping by 53% and injuries decreasing by 56%.

Entities

Daegu Metropolitan Police Agency · South Korea · Chungbuk Police Agency · Korean National Police Agency

Timeline

  1. [CRIME] 4 sources
    Daegu Police report decrease in crime and accidents during Chuseok holiday

    Daegu police reported a decrease in 112 emergency calls by 8.1% and a 53% drop in traffic accidents during the Chuseok holiday safety campaign.

  2. [CRIME] 8 sources
    South Korea reports 42% surge in domestic violence during Chuseok

    Domestic violence reports in South Korea surged by 42.4% during the Chuseok holiday, averaging 1,294 cases per day. Police also noted increases in dating violence and stalking reports.

Sources

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