Democratic Party: "Full Investigation into Fatal Relationship Crimes to Analyze Root Causes"

The Democratic Party of Korea launched the Special Committee on Eradicating Dating and Domestic Violence and Stalking today (November 4).

Attending the launch ceremony, Democratic Party Leader Kim Min-seok stated, "Stalking, dating violence, and family violence have gone beyond private conflicts and become serious crimes."

He continued, "Ending a relationship with a partner has become an ordeal where one must face threats," adding, "Relationship crimes require strengthening victim protection systems, as well as reinforcing management and response measures against perpetrators with a high risk of reoffending."

Representative Lee Su-jin, who serves as the committee's secretary, outlined plans, stating, "We will conduct a comprehensive investigation into fatal cases of relationship crimes to analyze their root causes."

She also said, "We will also examine whether victim protection measures, as well as the surveillance and management of perpetrators, are functioning effectively on the ground."

She added, "We will focus on prevention and strengthening protective measures to ensure there are no more victims of relationship crimes, including dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking."

Representative Song Ok-joo, co-chair of the committee, stated, "Focusing on major fatal cases involving intimate relationship crimes, we will closely examine the response process from initial reports to protective measures and investigations to identify areas that need improvement."

Former prosecutor Seo Ji-hyun, who also serves as co-chair alongside Song, delivered a draft bill addressing relationship crimes to Leader Kim during today's meeting.

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