Gov't to discuss crime response measures following high-profile cases
SEOUL, Oct. 15 (Yonhap) -- The presidential office was set to hold a pan-governm...
The South Korean government convened a meeting of various ministries and law enforcement agencies on Thursday to deliberate on measures to respond to a spate of high-profile crimes, including a recent stabbing spree that targeted random victims. President Lee Jae Myung issued the directive for the meeting, which is taking place at Cheong Wa Dae, the presidential office.
The meeting aims to address the growing concern over violent crimes, particularly those targeting random individuals and interpersonal crimes involving family members and intimate partners. These incidents have become a significant social challenge that requires government intervention.
The agenda for Thursday's discussion includes measures aimed at protecting victims, monitoring the use of electronic anklets for tracking offenders, and providing assistance to crime victims. The meeting will bring together officials from the justice, gender equality, health, and education ministries, as well as representatives from the police force.
Earlier this week, a 59-year-old man embarked on a stabbing rampage at a shopping complex in Incheon, a city located just west of Seoul's capital. The incident resulted in the injury of eight individuals. Last week, a man in his twenties was apprehended after he stabbed his mother-in-law to death.
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