| View previous topic :: View next topic |
| Author |
Message |
soylentgreenz
Joined: 30 Mar 2009
|
 Posted: Thu May 07, 2009 7:38 am Post subject: Visiting a Friend in Jail |
 |
|
| I'm just wondering how I can get information about visiting a Canadian friend of mine who is in Korean prison. Maybe this sounds like a dumb question, but should I just go to a random police station and ask where he is being held? |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
Tiberious aka Sparkles
Joined: 23 Jan 2003
Location: I'm one cool cat!
|
| Posted: Thu May 07, 2009 7:49 am Post subject: |
|
|
What's he in prison for? If you say marijuana I'm gonna gasp out loud.
Because that never happens. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
crescent
Joined: 15 Jan 2003
Location: yes.
|
| Posted: Thu May 07, 2009 8:06 am Post subject: |
|
|
http://www.corrections.go.kr/HP/COR80/
"Anyone can face despair along the rugged road of life." says Borami, the cartoon mascot for the department of prisons.
"Borami exerts the utmost effort in rehabilitation and reformation of inmates with LOVE and PATIENCE"
O_o |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Forward Observer
Joined: 13 Jan 2009
Location: FOB Gloria
|
| Posted: Thu May 07, 2009 9:47 am Post subject: |
|
|
Is he a foreigner or a Korean? Foreigners awaiting trial are put in a special holding cell/jail with other foreigners. At least that's the way it used to be 10 years ago.
I don't know where that is though. I had friends who went to visit their friend in the foreigners prison, and they didn't need to even show any ID - just show up on the proper day/time and they were allowed in to see them. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Frankly Mr Shankly
Joined: 13 Feb 2008
|
| Posted: Thu May 07, 2009 8:44 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| Tiberious aka Sparkles wrote: |
What's he in prison for? If you say marijuana I'm gonna gasp out loud.
Because that never happens. |
Something you said about stereotypes and agenda on another thread? It's OK to discuss Canadians in jail without bringing up DRUGS! |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
soylentgreenz
Joined: 30 Mar 2009
|
| Posted: Fri May 08, 2009 7:52 am Post subject: |
|
|
| Forward Observer wrote: |
Is he a foreigner or a Korean? Foreigners awaiting trial are put in a special holding cell/jail with other foreigners. At least that's the way it used to be 10 years ago.
I don't know where that is though. I had friends who went to visit their friend in the foreigners prison, and they didn't need to even show any ID - just show up on the proper day/time and they were allowed in to see them. |
He's a foreigner. I heard the investigation is still ongoing. It does involve drugs... unfortunately. It sounds pretty bad. But he's a nice guy, a friend, and I'd like to bring him some things (maybe some fast food, music, books, whatever) to make his life in jail somewhat more tolerable...
I honestly had no idea he was into drugs, just found out about this... but unfortunately, he did the wrong thing in the wrong country...
Anyone else care to offer advice on how to go about visiting a friend in jail? What kind of things am I allowed to give him? Are we allowed to visit anytime? |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
crescent
Joined: 15 Jan 2003
Location: yes.
|
| Posted: Fri May 08, 2009 8:09 am Post subject: |
|
|
| Well, I gave you the link so you can ask them questions directly. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
superacidjax
Joined: 17 Oct 2006
Location: Seoul
|
| Posted: Fri May 08, 2009 8:23 am Post subject: |
|
|
| Frankly Mr Shankly wrote: |
| [It's OK to discuss Canadians in jail without bringing up DRUGS! |
Specifically marijuana. Everyone in Korea knows that all Canadians enjoy the ganja.
Don't you hate the way everyone always makes sweeping generalizations?
 |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
superacidjax
Joined: 17 Oct 2006
Location: Seoul
|
| Posted: Fri May 08, 2009 8:25 am Post subject: |
|
|
| The book "Brother One Cell" gives a good view of what a foreigner goes through in the Korean prison/ justice system. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Ukon
Joined: 29 Jan 2008
|
| Posted: Fri May 08, 2009 9:52 am Post subject: |
|
|
Brother one cell is a decent book, although I think it takes place over a decade ago...
Surely Borami has transformed the prison into a model of reform by now.....I bet your Canadian friend is learning how to cook kimchi and other useful skills....
In other words, your friend is likely staring at a wall 22 hours of every day. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
bassexpander
Joined: 13 Sep 2007
Location: Someplace you'd rather be.
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
tzechuk
Joined: 20 Dec 2004
|
| Posted: Sat May 09, 2009 5:38 am Post subject: |
|
|
| soylentgreenz wrote: |
He's a foreigner. I heard the investigation is still ongoing. It does involve drugs... unfortunately. It sounds pretty bad. But he's a nice guy, a friend, and I'd like to bring him some things (maybe some fast food, music, books, whatever) to make his life in jail somewhat more tolerable...
I honestly had no idea he was into drugs, just found out about this... but unfortunately, he did the wrong thing in the wrong country...
Anyone else care to offer advice on how to go about visiting a friend in jail? What kind of things am I allowed to give him? Are we allowed to visit anytime? |
From what I understand, *most* foreigners are actually held here in Daejeon. But don't quote me on it.
To be honest.. if your friend is involved in drugs, I wouldn't visit him. They may implicate you.
If you do want to go.. yes, you can go at any time and you can take him stuff. Again, this is my understanding from conversations with a friend who visited his friend in a prison here in Daejeon. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Binch Lover
Joined: 25 Jul 2005
|
| Posted: Sat May 09, 2009 6:32 am Post subject: |
|
|
How long ago was he arrested? If it was more than a week ago and he is awaiting trial a, I would guess he is at the detention center, which is close to Indeogwan station on line 4. It's a short taxi ride from the station but I'm not sure what it's called in Korean. I think there are signs in the station in English for the exit number.
I visited a friend there once, and I had to fill out a form with my details and produce my ARC (I think). It wasn't very strict and you don't have to make an appointment. You should be aware that prisoners are only allowed one visit per day so if someone has already been to see him, you won't be allowed to. Visits last about 15-20 minutes in a private room with a glass separation.
You can lodge money with the guards at the front desk so your friend can buy better food. As far as I remember, you can also send books, magazines or newspapers by post. You may be able to give them to the guards but I'm not sure.
This is all based on the assumption that he was arrested in Seoul or the surrounding area by the way. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
itaewonguy
Joined: 25 Mar 2003
|
| Posted: Sat May 09, 2009 4:27 pm Post subject: |
|
|
double post
Last edited by itaewonguy on Sat May 09, 2009 4:39 pm; edited 1 time in total |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
itaewonguy
Joined: 25 Mar 2003
|
| Posted: Sat May 09, 2009 4:31 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| soylentgreenz wrote: |
| Forward Observer wrote: |
Is he a foreigner or a Korean? Foreigners awaiting trial are put in a special holding cell/jail with other foreigners. At least that's the way it used to be 10 years ago.
I don't know where that is though. I had friends who went to visit their friend in the foreigners prison, and they didn't need to even show any ID - just show up on the proper day/time and they were allowed in to see them. |
He's a foreigner. I heard the investigation is still ongoing. It does involve drugs... unfortunately. It sounds pretty bad. But he's a nice guy, a friend, and I'd like to bring him some things (maybe some fast food, music, books, whatever) to make his life in jail somewhat more tolerable...
I honestly had no idea he was into drugs, just found out about this... but unfortunately, he did the wrong thing in the wrong country...
Anyone else care to offer advice on how to go about visiting a friend in jail? What kind of things am I allowed to give him? Are we allowed to visit anytime? |
he is a drug offender he will not be allowed any reading material! he will be allowed clothes, blanket etc.. no reading material because they pages could be laced with LSD.. (I know gay.. but thats the rules)
on your first visit ask him to get the tag number of a cell mate, someone who is not a Blue collar(drug offender) and you can send books in under his ID.. oh and visits last only 2 minutes behind glass walls! its very rushed! ignore the guard in the room, because he will ask your some stupid questions and this deducts from the 2 minutes, and with the guards poor english you will lose like 1 minute just trying to asnwer him..
so just ignore him, and start talking to your friend. and feed the guard, some happy English word during the conversations with your friend..
basically the guard will be asking you what are you talking about...
keep focused on your friend. tell the guard WAIT A MINUTE!!
fastfood or snacks can not be brought in, you can put money into his account and he can buy food from a menu which is passed around each morning...
if he was caught in central seoul. he is probably being held at the Detention center at Gwachon. yes you should just ask his embassy!
they know where he is...
he will be held in there for about 2-3 months waiting trial, if he has pleaded guilty and tells the judge he is very sorry, he brought his bad habits from his home country and didnt understand the local laws, and is very sorry.. the judge will set him free.. of course this is only if he wasn't charged with trafficking! If he is charged with selling, and importing then he will do anywhere from 3months to -1 year or a little more..
once released from the detention city he will be moved to immigration holding prison where you can visit him. A korean can bail him out there for 1 million won and he can be out to prepare to leave in the 3-7 days given to him by the immigration. the korean has to vouch for him.. if your friend doesn't leave .then the korean goes to prison and has to pay huge fines... he must get money together to buy his own ticket..
( not all cases the man is allowed out on bail) Ive just heard of a few where they were allowed out..
anyway other questions just ask, or PM me..
if you want to write your friend in jail.. get his prison ID number and the address of the prison where he is being held.. he will get his letters they will be open and read by the guards.. not that the guards can understand them or give a chit... |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
FAQ
Search
Memberlist
Usergroups
Register
Profile
Log in to check your private messages
Log in
