690 child abuse cases reported during Chuseok holiday in 2025
SEOUL, Sept. 24 (Yonhap) -- Nearly 700 child abuse cases were reported during th...
Nearly 700 child abuse cases were reported during the Chuseok holiday in 2025, a sharp 72.5% increase from the 400 cases reported during the same holiday in 2024, according to data from the Korean National Police Agency. The rise in reported cases follows a 52.8% increase in domestic violence reports, totaling 8,017 during last year's Chuseok holiday compared to 5,000 in 2024.
Experts suggest that family gatherings during the holiday, when relatives spend extended time together, may have contributed to heightened tensions and potential violence, often leading to child abuse cases. In response to the surge in incidents, police have pledged to enhance victim protection measures from the initial emergency call stage, adopting a zero-tolerance stance towards offenders.
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