Woon Min-kyung, the Minister of Gender Equality and Family, emphasized on September 30 that there should be no tolerance for serious crimes that threaten the safety of youth and women, following the life sentence handed to Jang Yoon-ki for the murder of a high school student.
In a post on her Facebook page, Minister Woon stated, "Brutal crimes against vulnerable members of society cannot be tolerated." She added, "We must create a stronger safety net to ensure such tragedies do not happen again."
The Ministry of Gender Equality and Family plans to enhance its victim protection and prevention systems against gender-based violence, including sexual assault and stalking. Minister Woon noted, "We will provide close support throughout the entire process from investigation to trial through counseling and legal assistance, and we will work with relevant agencies to fill the gaps in initial responses."
On the same day, Jang Yoon-ki was sentenced to life imprisonment under the Special Act on the Punishment of Sexual Violence Crimes, which includes electronic monitoring and a 10-year employment ban in institutions related to children, youth, and individuals with disabilities.
Survivors' families and women's organizations expressed dissatisfaction with the court for not imposing the maximum penalty.
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