Inside Korea's plan for AI-aided prisons
Korean prisons of the future will be equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) that can quickly identify warning signs of violence, self-harm and escape, as the Ministry of Justice moves to build a data-driven correctional management system. Lee Hong-yeon, chief of the Korea Correctional Service, described the project as a shift from a reactive model — responding after an incident occurs — to a…
The future of Korean prisons will feature artificial intelligence (AI) technology designed to swiftly detect potential signs of violence, self-harm, and escapes. The Ministry of Justice is aiming to develop a data-driven correctional management system, transitioning from a reactive model to a preventive one. This shift in approach is expected to help the institution avoid incidents, lower reoffending rates, and safeguard prison staff members.
Lee Hong-yeon, chief of the Korea Correctional Service, emphasized that AI correctional administration is about more than just adding new technology. It represents a transition towards preventive and scientific methods that can identify risks ahead of time, enabling individualized correctional treatment and rehabilitation support tailored to each inmate's unique characteristics and needs.
The proposed plan would utilize AI tools to help prison staff recognize changes in inmates' behavior, assess risk factors, and pinpoint appropriate interventions.
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