Lee calls for proactive prevention of violent crimes to build 'supersafe' society
President Lee Jae Myung on Friday called for proactive efforts to prevent violent crimes to ensure a "supersafe" society following a series of violent crimes targeting random victims or family members. The president made the remarks at a pan-government meeting aimed at building a supersafe country amid heightened public safety fears following a stabbing spree targeting random people at a building…
President Lee Jae Myung has urged for proactive measures to curb violent crimes and establish a "supersafe" society following a surge in incidents targeting random individuals or family members. This call for action came during a government meeting focused on enhancing public safety, as recent events have heightened concerns among citizens.
The president's remarks followed a stabbing spree in Incheon, a city west of Seoul, where assailants targeted random victims, resulting in several injuries, including one person in cardiac arrest. Additionally, a suspected arson incident occurred in southern Seoul, where a man set fires at two buildings, injuring 19 people, with one sustaining serious injuries.
Notably, a man was apprehended last week after allegedly stabbing his mother-in-law to death and kidnapping his estranged wife, sparking outrage over the police's inability to prevent the crime despite previous warning signs. President Lee emphasized that the current state of public safety, where people are forced to live in constant fear of violence, cannot persist. He stressed the urgent need for proactive prevention efforts to ensure the safety and well-being of all citizens.
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