143 juvenile sex offenders sent to youth correction centers in South Korea in 2023, majority receiving lighter penalties.

In 2023, South Korea reported that 143 of approximately 3,000 juvenile offenders convicted of sexual crimes were sent to youth correction centers. Most, 60.5%, received lighter penalties like guardianship or community service. A total of 3,701 teens were tried, with 2,963 found guilty and assigned "protective dispositions" aimed at reformation, which may include probation or treatment, avoiding criminal records for those under 19.

September 27, 2024
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