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The South Korean government and the ruling People Power Party (PPP) have <\/span>agreed<\/span><\/a> to pass a special bill in response to growing public anxiety over a string of egregious crimes. The proposed legislation aims to broaden the disclosure of personal information of individuals suspected of committing violent crimes. The intent is to enhance the scope of the disclosure, encompassing suspects implicated in severe offenses, including terrorism, organized crime, drug-related offenses, sex crimes against children and random acts of violence against women.<\/span><\/p>\n

Additionally, the legislation includes a provision for releasing suspects\u2019 mug shots. A crucial aspect of the proposed law is that photos of offenders disclosed to the public must have been taken within the 30 days preceding their arrest.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Why It Matters<\/b><\/p>\n

The proposed legislation, a response to escalating public concern due to instances of criminals <\/span>severing<\/span><\/a> their <\/span>location-tracking devices<\/span><\/a> post-release to commit further serious offenses and increased reports of violence against women<\/a>, aims to improve offender management methods. It proposes a more comprehensive disclosure of information about suspects involved in serious crimes, thereby addressing the public\u2019s demand for precise details.<\/span><\/p>\n

Moreover, the bill also addresses the longstanding issue of the authenticity and recency of released mug shots. <\/span>Criticism<\/span><\/a> has been rife over the use of heavily doctored images, leading to considerable differences between the photos and the actual physical appearance of the criminals. The new bill stipulates the provision for releasing suspects\u2019 mug shots taken within 30 days of arrest, promising the public more accurate, timely and reliable visual identification of these individuals.<\/span><\/p>\n

This initiative extends to the political sphere as well. The ruling People Power Party\u2019s (PPP) role in this legislation provides a potent campaign issue in the upcoming parliamentary election in April, as it is an issue that resonates with the public at a visceral level. In advancing this legislation, the PPP can demonstrate that it is sensitive to public concerns about law and order.<\/span><\/p>\n

Culture & Society<\/span><\/a>Domestic Politics<\/span><\/a><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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