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South Korean government response to violent crime

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Following a violent stabbing incident at a large mart in Incheon that left several people injured, President Lee Jae-myung has called for enhanced crime prevention and response systems. The attack was carried out by an individual with a history of attempted murder who was wearing an electronic monitoring device. In response, President Lee emphasized the need for better management of individuals under probation and those wearing electronic anklets. He also highlighted the necessity of improving mental health management, urging agencies to collaborate on more effective response plans for individuals with mental illnesses who pose a concrete risk of serious crime. As the situation developed, the President urged authorities to combat violent crime “with the resolve of declaring war.” He proposed the establishment of an interagency task force to address security gaps, specifically focusing on protecting women and vulnerable populations from both indiscriminate attacks and relationship-based crimes. Expanding on these safety measures, President Lee ordered the creation of a pan-government joint response body to tackle relationship-based crimes and indiscriminate violent attacks. He stressed the necessity of customized prevention measures and enhanced field response capabilities, specifically to protect vulnerable groups such as women, while calling for improved management of high-risk offenders.

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