{
  "id": 16139249,
  "title": "Lee calls for proactive prevention of violent crimes to build 'supersafe' society",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/lee-calls-for-proactive-prevention-of-violent-crimes-to-build",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-23T02:05:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yonhap News",
    "slug": "yonhap-news",
    "url": "https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20261023003600315"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Lee Jae Myung emphasized the need for proactive measures to prevent violent crimes and establish a supersafe society on Friday. This call for action came in the wake of a series of violent incidents, including a stabbing spree at a building in Incheon, a suspected arson in southern Seoul, and the apprehension of a man who had allegedly stabbed his mother-in-law to death and kidnapped his estranged wife. These events have fueled public safety concerns, prompting the president to advocate for stronger crime prevention strategies. At a pan-government meeting attended by officials from nine government agencies, including ministers from key ministries, Lee stressed the importance of developing a crime prevention system capable of detecting potential threats before they escalate. He urged authorities to adopt a determined approach in the fight against violent crimes, aiming to create a society where individuals can live without the constant fear of harm.",
  "summary": "SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Friday called for proactiv...",
  "key_points": [
    "President Lee Jae Myung urges proactive crime prevention",
    "Series of violent incidents fuel public safety concerns",
    "Pan-government meeting discusses crime prevention system"
  ],
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "KBS World Radio",
        "title": "Lee Calls for Early Detection of Signals in Violent Crimes",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/lee-calls-for-early-detection-of-signals-in-violent-crimes",
        "published": "2026-10-23T02:03:11.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Lee calls for proactive prevention of violent crimes to build 'supersafe' society",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/lee-calls-for-proactive-prevention-of-violent-crimes-to-build-16140055",
        "published": "2026-10-23T02:22:03.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}