South Korean Police Investigate 'Secondary Victimization' Claims in Murder Case
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Police are investigating alleged secondary victimization of a victim's family in a murder case involving Jang Yun-gi.
- Authorities stated that information about the suspect knowing the victim was revealed during the investigation into the motive.
- The police are taking measures to prevent further emotional distress to the bereaved family during the ongoing investigation.
South Korean police are actively investigating allegations of secondary victimization concerning the family of a murder victim, in a case involving suspect Jang Yun-gi. Authorities clarified that details suggesting the suspect may have known the victim were disclosed as part of the ongoing inquiry into the crime's motive. The police acknowledged the family's distress over this information and confirmed a separate investigation is underway into the secondary victimization claims. A police official stated that approximately 14 such cases are being handled by the Gwangju police. The National Investigation Headquarters has been briefed on the need for extreme care to ensure the investigation process does not cause further pain to the grieving family. The police emphasized their commitment to uncovering the truth while being sensitive to the victims' relatives' emotional well-being.
The detailed contents are not reported to the National Investigation Headquarters, but what is certain is that this was mentioned in the process of investigating suspicions and motives with clear facts.
Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.