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Paju Residents Outraged Over Rumors of Child Sex Offender's Relocation
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Paju Residents Outraged Over Rumors of Child Sex Offender's Relocation

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A rumor about a serial child sex offender potentially moving to a rehabilitation facility in Paju, South Korea, has caused local unrest.
  • Residents expressed concerns about their children's safety and urged the city to prevent the offender's relocation.
  • Paju City stated its clear opposition to the offender's potential move to the facility, while confirming the information requires official verification.

Local residents in Paju, South Korea, are in an uproar over rumors that Kim Geun-sik, a convicted serial child sex offender, may move to a rehabilitation facility in the city after his upcoming release. The speculation, which spread through local online communities, has sparked widespread fear and anger among parents concerned about their children's safety.

"We are worried about our children's activities if he comes to Paju," one resident commented, echoing sentiments of distress and frustration. Many questioned why Paju was being considered, with some calling for collective action to petition the city council to block the move. The city has reportedly received numerous calls from concerned parents seeking clarification.

We are worried about our children's activities if he comes to Paju.

โ€” ResidentExpressing concern over the potential relocation of a child sex offender to a local facility.

Paju City acknowledged the public's anxiety, stating, "We are gravely aware of the citizens' concerns regarding this specific issue and maintain a clear stance of opposition to the relocation of the sex offender to a facility in Wolong-myeon." However, the city emphasized that the matter requires official confirmation from relevant authorities and that the current information has not been finalized.

We are gravely aware of the citizens' concerns regarding this specific issue and maintain a clear stance of opposition to the relocation of the sex offender to a facility in Wolong-myeon.

โ€” Paju City OfficialAddressing public fears and stating the city's official position on the matter.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.