The Blue House will hold an emergency meeting on the evening of October 15, led by Policy Chief Ha Jun-kyung, to discuss measures against violent crimes targeting vulnerable groups, including relationship and motive-based crimes.
The meeting will include officials from the Office for Government Policy Coordination, the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family, the Ministry of Health and Welfare, the Ministry of Education, and the National Police Agency, among others, to address the issue of violent crimes against socially vulnerable individuals.
This meeting was convened following President Lee Jae-myung's directive to formulate comprehensive government measures in response to the rising social problem of relationship and motive-based crimes.
Discussions will focus on enhancing on-site response capabilities prioritizing victim protection, improving electronic monitoring systems, supporting crime victims, strengthening mental health emergency response systems, and enhancing violence prevention education in schools.
Chief Ha stated, "We need to move beyond measures that restrict victims' daily lives and prioritize sanctions and management of offenders and preventive activities."
He emphasized the need to respond decisively to crimes that disrupt the peaceful daily lives and safety of citizens, aiming to create a society where people feel more secure.
The Blue House plans to discuss both effective short-term measures and long-term strategies to prevent violent crimes against vulnerable groups during the meeting. The proposed measures will be reported to President Lee.
Earlier, during a senior aides meeting at the Blue House, President Lee instructed that urgent measures be established against violent crimes, including relationship and indiscriminate crimes, stating, "We must prepare with the resolve to declare war on these issues."
He called for a thorough review of existing measures to identify any gaps, including the functionality of victim protection equipment and the management of high-risk offenders, such as those wearing electronic monitoring devices.
Additionally, he urged the development of tailored preventive measures based on risk levels and effective victim protection strategies, as well as a significant enhancement of personnel, organization, and equipment to improve on-site response capabilities.
President Lee had previously visited the Incheon Police Agency immediately after a violent incident involving a knife attack on October 13, where he received a report on the situation and ordered the establishment of special measures against violent crimes.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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