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garykasparov
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 Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2007 8:09 am Post subject: Sexual Crimes on Trains Increase |
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http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2007/09/113_9840.html
Sexual Crimes on Trains Increase
The number of sexual crimes on trains and at stations has increased, yet crackdowns and precautionary measures are still insufficient, a lawmaker claimed Sunday.
Rep. Chung Hee-soo of the largest opposition Grand National Party suggested that stricter measures should be implemented to crack down on sexual crimes in trains and stations, citing that crimes of this nature have increased by a third.
His argument was based on a report from the Ministry of Construction and Transportation, which showed that there were 40 cases of sexual assault reported last year, up from 30 cases in 2005 and 25 in 2004.
Areas in Seoul and Gyeonggi Province were worst hit with 21 crimes reported, followed by Cheonan and Daejeon with 10 cases each.
Night is the most feared time for victims of sexual harassment and station security units are short-staffed. The minimum on duty should be 422, but only 383 are actually operating.
``It is an urgent issue to at least fill the minimum quota of security guards as a precautionary measure,�� Chung said. ``When it comes to sexual crimes, prevention is much more important than punishment.��
Current laws impose a maximum one-year prison term or a fine of 3 million won on a person who commits a sexual crime in public. |
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Atavistic
Joined: 22 May 2006
Location: How totally stupid that Korean doesn't show in this area.
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| Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2007 8:10 am Post subject: |
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| I wonder how that compares to other major metropolitan areas. Also, I wonder how the coverage (km of train) are now compared to in 2004 and 2005 and 2006. |
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Tokki1
Joined: 14 May 2007
Location: The gap between the Korean superiority and inferiority complex
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| Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2007 10:25 am Post subject: |
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Tokyo FTW  |
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Young FRANKenstein
Joined: 02 Oct 2006
Location: Castle Frankenstein (that's FRONKensteen)
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| Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2007 2:59 pm Post subject: |
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| garykasparov wrote: |
| Sexual Crimes on Trains Increase |
The CRIMES are on the increase or the REPORTING of them is on the increase? I suspect the latter.
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| Tokyo FTW |
In all my time in Japan, I've only seen it once and man, did the guy ever get it. I assume the woman used the dreaded hatpin defense. He screamed a storm, blood welling up on his arm, and him leaving the train at the next stop.
(Okay I didn't SEE him do anything, but the aftermath was entertaining. Good for her!) |
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Bibbitybop
Joined: 22 Feb 2006
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2007 3:41 pm Post subject: |
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I'm surprised they aren't blaming the increase on foreigners.
Korean media is so uptight about foreigners hooking up with Koreans, but many of my Korean friends admit Westerners treat women better as a whole (less hitting, treating them as equals, etc.). I think we are doing the Korean women a favor and showing them something called respect, women's rights and balanced relationships. |
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aarontendo
Joined: 08 Feb 2006
Location: Daegu-ish
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| Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2007 3:43 pm Post subject: |
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| Women are equals in Korea? Damn why did I come here!!! |
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Bibbitybop
Joined: 22 Feb 2006
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2007 3:44 pm Post subject: |
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| aarontendo wrote: |
| Women are equals in Korea? Damn why did I come here!!! |
My girlfriend and Korean women friends are equals in my book. |
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GoldMember
Joined: 24 Oct 2006
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| Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2007 4:17 pm Post subject: |
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Usual stupid reaction from Korean lawmakers.
We must change the laws!!
No Moron, you just need to get the police to actually enforce them! |
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ajgeddes
Joined: 28 Apr 2004
Location: Yongsan
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| Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2007 4:27 pm Post subject: Re: Sexual Crimes on Trains Increase |
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| garykasparov wrote: |
http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2007/09/113_9840.html
Sexual Crimes on Trains Increase
The number of sexual crimes on trains and at stations has increased, yet crackdowns and precautionary measures are still insufficient, a lawmaker claimed Sunday.
Rep. Chung Hee-soo of the largest opposition Grand National Party suggested that stricter measures should be implemented to crack down on sexual crimes in trains and stations, citing that crimes of this nature have increased by a third.
His argument was based on a report from the Ministry of Construction and Transportation, which showed that there were 40 cases of sexual assault reported last year, up from 30 cases in 2005 and 25 in 2004.
Areas in Seoul and Gyeonggi Province were worst hit with 21 crimes reported, followed by Cheonan and Daejeon with 10 cases each.
Night is the most feared time for victims of sexual harassment and station security units are short-staffed. The minimum on duty should be 422, but only 383 are actually operating.
``It is an urgent issue to at least fill the minimum quota of security guards as a precautionary measure,’’ Chung said. ``When it comes to sexual crimes, prevention is much more important than punishment.’’
Current laws impose a maximum one-year prison term or a fine of 3 million won on a person who commits a sexual crime in public. |
Me sees a problem. 21+10+10=40. |
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Bibbitybop
Joined: 22 Feb 2006
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2007 4:41 pm Post subject: Re: Sexual Crimes on Trains Increase |
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| ajgeddes wrote: |
| garykasparov wrote: |
http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2007/09/113_9840.html
Sexual Crimes on Trains Increase
The number of sexual crimes on trains and at stations has increased, yet crackdowns and precautionary measures are still insufficient, a lawmaker claimed Sunday.
Rep. Chung Hee-soo of the largest opposition Grand National Party suggested that stricter measures should be implemented to crack down on sexual crimes in trains and stations, citing that crimes of this nature have increased by a third.
His argument was based on a report from the Ministry of Construction and Transportation, which showed that there were 40 cases of sexual assault reported last year, up from 30 cases in 2005 and 25 in 2004.
Areas in Seoul and Gyeonggi Province were worst hit with 21 crimes reported, followed by Cheonan and Daejeon with 10 cases each.
Night is the most feared time for victims of sexual harassment and station security units are short-staffed. The minimum on duty should be 422, but only 383 are actually operating.
``It is an urgent issue to at least fill the minimum quota of security guards as a precautionary measure,�� Chung said. ``When it comes to sexual crimes, prevention is much more important than punishment.��
Current laws impose a maximum one-year prison term or a fine of 3 million won on a person who commits a sexual crime in public. |
Me sees a problem. 21+10+10=40. |
The media and Korean police are great at making up numbers. IE: The majority of foreigners teach English by day and do drugs at night. |
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Rapacious Mr. Batstove
Joined: 26 Jan 2007
Location: Central Areola
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| Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2007 5:14 pm Post subject: |
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| Just how exactly does one perform a sexual assault on a train? I saw a guy caressing a subway window once but the train didn't seem to mind. |
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Scotticus
Joined: 18 Mar 2007
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| Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2007 6:10 pm Post subject: |
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| Bibbitybop wrote: |
| less hitting |
Shouldn't that say "no hitting?" Are your Korean friends being smacked around by foreign guys? If so, why haven't you stomped on their waegook throats? Not like the K-Police would stop you. |
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pest2
Joined: 01 Jun 2005
Location: Vancouver, Canada
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| Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2007 6:11 pm Post subject: |
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| Tokki1 wrote: |
| Tokyo FTW |
yep, in subways in Japan, they have special, "women only cars"... Apparently is the only way to stop it... |
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twg
Joined: 02 Nov 2006
Location: Getting some fresh air...
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| Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2007 6:16 pm Post subject: |
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I was molested on a train once.
The #7 heading north. At around 10:30. It was packed like Tokyo subway. The young lady in front of me kept grinding and grinding her bottom into my crotch and no matter how many times I went back, she was never there.
The aftermath was horrible. |
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pest2
Joined: 01 Jun 2005
Location: Vancouver, Canada
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| Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2007 3:35 am Post subject: |
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| twg wrote: |
I was molested on a train once.
The #7 heading north. At around 10:30. It was packed like Tokyo subway. The young lady in front of me kept grinding and grinding her bottom into my crotch and no matter how many times I went back, she was never there.
The aftermath was horrible. |
yeah, that happened to me 2x in China. but i didnt think of it as a bad thing... the second time, the girl made eye contact with me, smiled, positioned herself in front of a huge crowd getting on the subway, backed into me.... and then 2 stops later, after incessant grinding, she just got off the subway and walked away without saying a word  |
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