Public Outrage Over Prison Special Meals on Liberation Day: "They Eat Better Than I Do"

Have you ever wondered what people eat in prison?

Prison meal menus have come under fire after it was revealed that some correctional facilities provided special meals to inmates.

The inmate meal plans for August were recently posted online.

What caught the public eye was the special menu provided on August 15, which was Liberation Day.

Cheongbuk No. 1 Correctional Institution served half a pizza, while the Cheongju Women's Correctional Institution provided half-and-half fried chicken to inmates.

The Dongbu Detention Center featured a variety of menu items, ranging from pudding-like desserts to spicy soft tofu stew with seafood and high-rice.


Netizens reacted with anger, leaving comments such as, "They eat better than innocent people like me," and "Providing special meals to criminals is excessive."

The budget for a single meal across correctional facilities nationwide is around 1,700 won, with weekly meal plans repeated over the course of a month.

However, every time special menus for national holidays or traditional festivals are made public, controversy surrounding inmate treatment repeatedly arises.

(Source: Ministry of Justice Corrections Headquarters website)
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