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Original title: The main culprit in South Korea’s “Sowon case” will be released and the possibility of recidivism is estimated at 76%.
“As a mother who has raised two daughters, I am very anxious. I think I need to move,” said a resident of Ansan City, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea.
According to the Yonhap news agency, the prototype criminal from the South Korean film “Sowon” will be released from prison on December 12 local time and will return to his hometown in Ansan, causing panic among local residents. Previously, Zhao Doushun was sentenced to 12 years in prison in September 2009 on suspicion of kidnapping and raping elementary school students.
At the same time, according to the psychological analysis of Zhao Doushun carried out by the South Korean Ministry of Justice, Zhao Doushun “has a high degree of sexual deviation” and this indicator is directly related to recidivism. The complete data shows that Zhao Doushu belongs to the “group at risk of recidivism”.
Some South Koreans believe that Cho Doo-sun should remain in jail because the 12-year prison sentence was “too tolerant” for the cruel crimes he committed. According to the “Korea Times” report, in the “national petition” system of the official Blue House website, about 5,500 public petitions are related to Zhao Doushun, most of which are against the release of Zhao Doushun. from prison and ask the government to strengthen the punishment. Korean media noted that if the “national petitions” system receives more than 200,000 petitions within 30 days, senior South Korean government officials will provide an official response.
Who is Zhao Dousun?
One winter morning 12 years ago, 8-year-old elementary school student Naying (pseudonym) was abducted by 56-year-old Zhao Doushun on her way to school. Zhao Doushun first dragged Naying into a church bathroom, then beat and raped her. After this series of actions, Zhao Doushun put Naying, who was still bleeding and in a coma, on the floor and left the scene.
Until Naying’s parents found her. After diagnosis, Naying’s internal organs were severely ruptured, leading to permanent damage to the abdomen and pelvis.However, Zhao Dousun’s damage to Naying isn’t just on a physical level.。
According to the Yonhap news agency, during the process, Zhao Doushun insisted that he committed the crime while drunk and unconscious, and copied 300 times “I am not a monster who raped an 8-year-old girl” to prove to the trial judge . “clean”. Along with South Korea’s restrictions on the maximum penalty for offenders at the time, Zhao Doushun was finally sentenced to 12 years in prison in September 2009.
South Korean doctor Ei Jin Shin performed a physical exam for Naying. She said in an interview with South Korea’s JTBC News: “From a medical point of view, Jo Doo-sun deliberately committed murder. After raping Nayoung, he placed Nayoung, who was bleeding. On the ground, and open the tap. We all know that this situation will make the wound unable to stop bleeding effectively, and it is very likely that Naying will bleed too much and die. “
Zhao Doushun Case Review. / Screenshot from Korean JTBC news videoAccording to the “Korea Times” report, Cho Doo-sun was born in 1952 and had 17 criminal records before attacking Naying. In 1970, Zhao Doushun stole a bicycle. This was his first crime. However, due to his young age, Zhao Doushun received “indulgence”. In 1977, Zhao Doushun was sentenced to eight months in prison for robbery. In 1983, Zhao Doushun was sentenced to 3 years in prison for rape and injury. In 1995, Zhao Doushun was sentenced to two years in prison for injury and death.
About the notorious criminal Zhao Doushun, things you should know. / Screenshot of the report “Korea Times”At present, Zhao Doushun, who has committed crimes such as robbery, rape, murder and kidnapping, will be released again after serving his sentence from 5 am to 6 am local time on December 12. However, there has been controversy over whether Zhao Doushun should be released.
What are the disputes?
76% chance of recidivism
According to the Yonhap news agency, criminal psychology researchers at Gyeonggi University in South Korea assessed the chance that Zhao Doushun would commit a crime again was as high as 76%. Several studies have found that Zhao Doushun has a serious alcohol problem and cannot control his emotions after drinking, increasing the possibility of recidivism.
The notorious criminal will be released after serving his sentence this weekend, but the problem remains. / Screenshot of the Yonhap news agency reportPrior to this, the South Korean Ministry of Justice conducted a psychological evaluation of Zhao Doushun in 2018. The final result showed that “Zhao Doushun’s sexual deviation is very high”, which means that Zhao Doushun is very likely to return. to commit a crime and belongs to a “dangerous group of recidivism”. On the antisocial personality disorder test, Zhao Doushun scored higher than Jiang Haoshun, a serial killer who killed 10 people.
At the same time, the details of Zhao Doushun’s life in prison also aroused people’s concern. According to South Korea’s JTBC News, Zhao Dousun’s cellmate Jiang Bingyu said in an interview: “I find it hard to believe that Zhao Dousoon reflects on him. During his prison sentence, other inmates are away from him and Zhao Doushun. it still has a certain tendency to violence. “
Zhao Doushun. / Screenshot from Korean JTBC news videoJiang Binggui also emphasized that during his sentencing, Zhao Doushun often performed some strange and incomprehensible behaviors, and even stated that “electromagnetic waves from the cameras and televisions in the prison made him have a strong sexual desire.”
“At the imminent release from prison, Zhao Doushun also performed physical exercises. Although he is 68 years old, he can still easily do 1,000 push-ups in an hour,” said Jiang Binggui.
“I hope to meet the victims,” say experts, their self-reflection is still doubtful
According to a report by South Korea’s JTBC News on December 7, since Zhao Doushun served his sentence, he has filed more than 100 petitions.
In these requests, Zhao Doushun repeatedly claimed that he was drunk and could no longer remember the specific events of the incident. At the same time, Zhao Doushun also wrote at the end of many petitions: “Finally, I hope that you must let me meet the victim.”
According to the “Korea Times” report, in July 2020, when Cho Doosun received psychological counseling in Ansan City, he said, “I will endure the entire sentence and fully understand what I did.” This was once considered to be Zhao Doosun’s behavior. Introspection of the crime.
However, psychologists noted that after his release from prison, Zhao Doushun insisted on returning to Anshan City, which was also the victim’s hometown. It is still questionable whether his self-reflection was genuine. Furthermore, Zhao Doushun repeatedly mentioned his plans after being released from prison, but was indifferent to the victim’s situation.
What steps has the Korean government taken?
According to Chosun Ilbo, to prevent Zhao Dousun from committing a crime again, the South Korean National Assembly recently passed the “Jo Dousun Prevention and Control Law”.
According to regulations, Zhao Doushun must wear an electronic anklet with a positioning system within 7 years of his release. On the day of Zhao Doushun’s release from prison, the staff responsible for the probation article will go to the prison to inform him of a series of regulations that respect the law and will wear electronic anklets for him. At the same time, Zhao Doushun is also required to report daily life plans and even exercise routes to the probation officer every week, and is subject to close 24-hour surveillance by special guards.
Zhao Doushun will be released from prison around 5 a.m. on December 12. / Screenshot of the Chosun Ilbo reportZhao Doushun’s personal information will be published on “sex crime” related websites for up to five years, and the South Korean government will also publish his personal information, including full photos and a detailed address.
In October, the South Korean Ministry of Justice applied to the Ansan City Court for various “special requirements,” including prohibiting Zhao Doosun from drinking beverages with an alcohol concentration of 0.03% or more; Zhao Doosun’s ban on contacting victims and entering or leaving places for children; prohibit Zhao Doosun from traveling at night, etc. , The Ansan City Court is expected to render a ruling before Zhao Doushun is released from prison.
In Zhao Doushun’s hometown, the local government and the police are formulating various response measures. The police are expected to organize and appoint a response team and dispatch a special security guard near the Zhao Doushun residential area.
However, there is news that Zhao Doushun may move from his hometown after being released from prison and live in other areas of Ansan City. In the area where Zhao Doushun is expected to live, the local area has also taken some measures, including installing additional cameras and hiring six petition police officers with the rank of “martial arts officers.”
Text / Yazhuo
