Lowering the Age of Criminal Responsibility: Specific Proposals for 'Serious Crimes' Only

At a cabinet meeting held at the Blue House this morning (July 14), the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family reported the results of public discussions on the age threshold for criminal minors and provided recommendations for institutional improvement.

The Ministry of Gender Equality and Family stated that, based on the government's public discussion results, the age threshold for criminal minors (juveniles who cannot be held criminally liable) should be lowered from under 14 to under 13, but only in cases of violent, serious, or repeat offenses. The ministry also argued that improvements to the protective disposition system for crime prevention should be pursued simultaneously.

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Reported by Kim Jiuk | Video by Jung Yong-hee | Design by Jung Yong-hee | Produced by SBS Digital News
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