Low Arrest Rates for Sexual Crime Suspects in South Korea

In South Korea, a lot of people are reported for sexual crimes every year.

The police book these suspects, but very few are formally arrested.

Data from the past five years shows that thousands of cases are reported, but only a small percentage lead to arrest warrants being sought.

Even fewer arrest warrants are actually issued.

This means most suspects are not being arrested.

The problem is particularly noticeable with stalking cases, where arrests remain low despite an increase in reported cases.

Lawmakers suggest the police should try harder to arrest suspects and judges should prioritize victims when making decisions.