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“The most notorious rapist has been released. In Korea, the name Cho Doo-soon has become synonymous with ‘cotton bat punishment for sex offenders.’
Foreign media such as the New York Times (NYT) and Reuters reported on the 12th on the controversy over the release of child sex offender Cho Doo-soon.
Foreign media reiterated the fact that Cho Doo-soon received an “ alcohol consumption reduction ” (to reduce the punishment of a person who committed a crime while intoxicated by alcohol) and that a punishment was imposed in the past weak to sex offenders in Korea.
NYT explained, “In Korea, the name Cho Doo-soon has become synonymous with ‘cotton bat punishment for sex offenders.’
In particular, NYT explained that Cho Doo-soon was sentenced to 12 years in prison because he was drunk at the time of the incident and mental and physical weakness was applied as a reason for the reduction, noting that “the prosecution was able to appeal for a stronger punishment, but he gave up. “
The newspaper once again emphasized the issue of punishment for sex offenders by referring to Son Jung-woo, the operator of ‘Welcome to the video’, a child sexual exploitation site.
NYT said, “Son Jeong-woo was sentenced to 18 months in prison for running one of the largest child sexual exploitation sites in the world, and was released on maturity in April,” NYT said. “I did not do it.”
Reuters reported, “(due to Cho Doo-soon’s drunkenness) there was widespread anger.”
The news agency also noted that Son Jeong-woo was sentenced to only 18 months in prison. The clamor came out of this situation ”, he explained.
The Associated Press reported the situation in detail when it arrived in Ansan, as angry citizens throwing eggs at Jo Doo-soon.
Meanwhile, the news agency said: “Despite widespread concern, some residents cautiously wonder whether the patrols and hatred of Jo Doo-soon, who had been released from prison, and enthusiasm for the coverage did not they are excessive “.
Hong Kong South China Morning Post (SCMP) and Singapore Channel News Asia (CNA) also reported that Cho Doo-soon was released.
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