# South Korean crime trends during Chuseok holiday

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/south-korean-crime-trends-during-chuseok-holiday
> Updated: 2026-09-27T05:55:15.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

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%.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-27: 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.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/daegu-police-report-decrease-in-crime-and-accidents-during-chuseok-holiday

### 2026-09-27: 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.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/south-korea-domestic-violence-reports-rise-42-during-chuseok-holiday

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