Minister Won Min-kyung Expresses "Anger and Devastation" over Indictment and Detention of Jang Yoonki for High School Girl's Murder

Posted on SNS

"The minimum measure of justice for an innocent soul lost"

On June 2, Minister of Gender Equality and Family Won Min-kyung expressed "deep anger and devastation" regarding the indictment and detention of Jang Yoonki, who murdered a high school girl he did not know in Gwangju, on charges of murder including rape under the Act on Special Cases Concerning the Punishment of Sexual Crimes.

Jang Yoongi, accused of murder and attempted murder, stands at the photo line on the morning of the 14th at Gwangju Seobu Police Station before being transferred to the prosecution. Photo by Yonhap News

On her social networking service (SNS) account that day, Minister Won stated, "Imposing the harshest punishment on the perpetrator, Jang Yoonki, is the minimum measure of justice for the innocent soul who was taken from us."

She also referred to the victim's parents, who had revealed their daughter’s name and face the previous day, saying, "Our society must respond to their desperate outcry. There can be absolutely no tolerance or forgiveness for heinous crimes committed against vulnerable members of society, such as adolescents and women."

She added, "To ensure that our precious children and women no longer live in daily fear, I will review and strengthen the victim protection and support system, as well as preventive measures. I will do everything in my power and take full responsibility to build a comprehensive safety net with no blind spots, so that everyone can enjoy a safe daily life."

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