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Cho Doo Soon in the police ring on the day of jail – Photo: AP
About 150 protesters appeared in front of the detention center when Cho Doo Soon (68 years old) was escorted to his home in the city of Ansan, southwest of Seoul, South Korea.
Many people shouted “execute him”, “castrate him”, “kick him out of Ansan” while Cho Doo Soon was escorted by the police. Up to 100 police officers were mobilized to maintain order and keep Cho safe.
In 2008, Cho Doo Soon committed a heinous crime: raping and torturing an 8-year-old girl. Prosecutors then wanted him to face life in prison because he had 17 convictions since 1972, ranging from extortion to robbery, rape or assault.
But in court Cho Doo Soon testified that he did not remember anything due to alcohol and was only sentenced to 12 years. The case generated such outrage that it was adapted into a film titled hope, which drew 2.67 million viewers in 2013.
Propose to correct the law
Demonstration to protest Cho Doo Soon’s release in Seoul on December 12 – Photo: AP
The activists did not ignore this case. They have filed thousands of petitions over the years calling for a change in the law.
Cho’s name is cited more than 6,800 times in petitions on the Green House website. They are opposing the release of Cho Doo Soon, calling for a new trial and urging stricter penalties for similar crimes.
A petition in December 2017 opposing Cho’s release has garnered more than 600,000 signatures.
As Until’s day off approached, many people on social media protested and prayed for Cho’s death. Many others even posted messages about “treating” Cho.
Opportunity 2?
Some experts believe that Cho Doo Soon should be given a second chance because he has been properly punished. However, criminal psychology researchers at Kyonggi University warn that 76% of Cho will commit another crime because he has problems with alcohol and anger management.
Police said they would monitor Cho day and night and send trained officers to patrol the area around his home. Police will also install at least 15 cameras in the neighborhood and turn on brighter streetlights.
Ansan city officials also tried to ban alcoholic beverage purchases, putting a curfew and not allowing even nearby places with children.
Even with the above measures plus the fact that Cho will have to wear electronic surveillance equipment for the next 7 years, the fear still lingers.
