The government has allocated 840 billion won for state compensation related to historical and human rights violations, an increase of nearly 700 billion won from this year.
On September 4, the Justice Ministry announced that the total expenditure for the 2027 budget and fund management plan will be 5.4056 trillion won, up 14.9% (701 billion won) from this year's 4.7046 trillion won.
By accounting type, the general account increased by 15.2% (689.6 billion won), the special account for prison labor increased by 5.5% (4.3 billion won), and the crime victim protection fund increased by 6.9% (7 billion won).
The 2027 budget focuses on three key areas: creating a safer country from crime, fostering a society that respects human rights, and promoting practical legal administration to revitalize the economy.
Specifically, an additional 17.16 billion won will be allocated for the improvement of idle detention facilities (12.945 billion won) and the construction of new prison workspaces (6.574 billion won) to normalize correctional and rehabilitation functions.
A new allocation of 26.043 billion won has been set aside for the establishment of facilities and educational operations at youth protection institutions aimed at preventing juvenile crime, while 4.847 billion won has been increased to 4.847 billion won for improving educational environments and enhancing mental health management in juvenile detention centers.
On August 26, the National Assembly passed a partial amendment to the probation law, which will establish a dedicated agency for juvenile probation, marking the first such institution in 37 years since the introduction of the probation system.
The budget for swiftly fulfilling state responsibilities related to major historical and human rights violations, aimed at protecting the rights of victims, has increased to 840.165 billion won, up 695.165 billion won.
Additionally, 1.11 billion won has been allocated for the additional placement of public defenders for victims in vulnerable areas, and 2.41 billion won has been added to expand crime victim compensation funds, an increase of 4.983 billion won from this year.
The budget also includes 674 million won for the establishment of two information strategy plans, including AI-based high-risk passenger screening and automated immigration inspections, and 14.381 billion won for building an intelligent public service platform for immigration and naturalization administration based on AI.
Furthermore, the budget for expanding social integration program education, such as weekend classes for foreigners to learn Korean language and culture, has increased by 3.136 billion won to 16.776 billion won compared to this year.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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