South Korean President urges drug offenders to seek treatment

President Lee Jae-myung has urged individuals involved in drug offenses to seek treatment rather than face imprisonment, emphasizing a shift towards rehabilitation. This call comes as the government intensifies its "war on drugs."

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Drug offenders, please don't go to prison spending money unnecessarily, but get treatment early.

The administration reported significant progress in its anti-drug campaign over the past 10 months. Authorities apprehended 5,386 online drug offenders and intercepted 3,233 kilograms of narcotics at the nation's borders. To bolster these efforts, the government is deploying drug-sniffing dogs and advanced detection equipment, such as "Injo-ko," across major domestic mail sorting centers.

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Drug offenders, we have deployed drug enforcement agents to all domestic mail sorting centers to crack down on the social evil of drugs.

Furthermore, a "dual inspection" system for mail has been piloted in most areas of Seoul since late December. This involves a two-stage screening process: an initial check by customs authorities, followed by a secondary inspection conducted jointly by the Korea Customs Service and the Korea Post at mail sorting facilities. This intensified scrutiny aims to intercept illicit substances sent through postal services.

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We are also installing detection equipment such as drug-sniffing dog 'Injo-ko'.

President Lee stated that anyone attempting to purchase drugs via mail will inevitably be caught and face penalties. The government's comprehensive approach combines law enforcement with a focus on treatment, signaling a determined effort to curb drug-related crime and protect public health.

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If you purchase drugs by mail, you will definitely be caught and punished.