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[6월호, 2021년] #51 Do you know Jeong-in? - 6기 장윤설


Do you know Jeong-in?




On October 13th, 2020, a 16-month-old baby, Jeong-in, was pronounced dead from severe abdominal injuries and internal bleeding. When the baby arrived in the emergency room, there were bruises, numerous fractured bones, and wounds on her head. The autopsy by the National Forensic Service revealed that Jeong-in’s injuries originated from strong external forces. After further investigation, the mother was charged with murder and child abuse, while the father faced negligence charges[1].

 

If the police and surroundings gave the slightest attention to this child, this tragedy would not have occurred. During four months, the police received multiple reports of suspected child abuse but closed the investigation for preposterous reasons. The first report about the bruises found on the baby’s body was considered lightly as the parents claimed that they were caused by massaging the child too hard. Likewise, the police disregarded consequent reports from pedestrians and professionals due to a lack of evidence[2].

This case triggered an outpouring of grief, along with anger and disappointment over authorities’ failure to act on child abuse. The police, including the government and related organizations, should have intervened before it got out of hand. This case shone a spotlight on not only child abuse but also on abuse among minority groups. As abuse cases increase, individuals urge the need for expertise in child protection and government intervention.

 

Why tackle this issue?

When you hear the word ‘sustainability’, what first comes into your mind? The majority of individuals would think about environmental issues rather than crime and abuse incidents. For this reason being, it is crucial to raise awareness about the 16th SDG: Peace, justice, and strong institutions. According to statistics, although the global murder rate has decreased over the past decade, there remain regions in South America and Asia where the risk of intentional murders has increased. Numbers show that various forms of child violence, such as physical punishment and sexual violence persist[3].

 

The government, which had been indifferent in responding to child abuse cases, has decided to establish a preemptive and effective response system in the wake of the recent "Jeongin incident." This plan focuses on securing the expertise and cooperation of field workers in the initial response to child abuse cases and expanding protection infrastructure to implement the segregation system[4]. KOICA also introduced the 'ABC Program' as a countermeasure to SDG16. ABC has decided to support vulnerable countries in health care, strengthen their ability to manage infectious diseases, and strengthen solidarity through cooperative development[5].

 

The Korean Child Abuse Prevention Association (KCAPA) proposed the “I’m sorry, Jeong-in” challenge to commemorate the victims. After the case went viral, there were more than 6,000 posts on major portal sites, particularly on Instagram. Many celebrities raised funds for abused children, including one actress who even donated 100 million won to treat pediatric patients[6].

 

A final note

Was there a hashtag that came to your mind while listening to Jeong-in’s story? The more research I conducted, the MeToo movement struck my mind. This social movement began to protect and advocate women's human rights and justice. Countless people participated in this significant movement and our society's attitude has gradually changed. Therefore, to promote a peaceful and inclusive society for a sustainable community, all kinds of abuse - child violence, murder, and sexual violence threats - should be addressed.

 

 

 

Bibliography

Shin, Hye-yeon, and Myo-ja Ser. “Death of Abused Toddler Shocks Korea.” Korea JoongAng Daily. Korea JoongAng Daily in association with New York Times, January 4, 2021. https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2021/01/04/national/socialAffairs/child-abuse-Jeongin-police/20210104183710084.html.

 

조 유경. “'정인이 사건' 양모 1심 무기징역, 양부 징역 5년.” www.donga.com. 동아닷컴, May 14, 2021. https://www.donga.com/news/Society/article/all/20210514/106924446/1.

 

양 승희. “‘코로나19는 보건 넘어 인권의 위기...약한 고리부터 지켜야.’” 이로운넷, February 9, 2021. https://www.eroun.net/news/articleView.html?idxno=22862.

 

박 형민. “세계의 살인범죄(1): 추세와 분포.” CCJS 범죄와 형사사법 통계정보. Accessed May 14, 2021. https://crimestats.or.kr/portal/crime/selectCrimeIssuePage.do;bbsCd=ISSUE&seq=6120.

 

MBN 온라인뉴스팀. “'그것이 알고 싶다' '정인이는 왜 죽었나?' 시청률 5.5%...챌린지도 확산.” MBN, January 3, 2021. https://mbn.co.kr/news/culture/4388397.


[1] 조 유경, “'정인이 사건' 양모 1심 무기징역, 양부 징역 5년,” www.donga.com (동아닷컴, May 14, 2021), https://www.donga.com/news/Society/article/all/20210514/106924446/1.

[2] Hye-yeon Shin and Myo-ja Ser, “Death of Abused Toddler Shocks Korea,” Korea JoongAng Daily (Korea JoongAng Daily in association with New York Times, January 4, 2021), https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2021/01/04/national/socialAffairs/child-abuse-Jeongin-police/20210104183710084.html.

[3] 박 형민, “세계의 살인범죄(1): 추세와 분포” (CCJS 범죄와 형사사법 통계정보), accessed May 14, 2021, https://crimestats.or.kr/portal/crime/selectCrimeIssuePage.do;bbsCd=ISSUE&seq=6120.

[4] 채 해원, “‘반복되는 아동학대 이제 그만’...서울시·서울경찰청 맞손” (TBS, May 12, 2021), http://tbs.seoul.kr/news/newsView.do?typ_800=7&idx_800=3435617&seq_800=20428194.

[5] 양 승희, “‘코로나19는 보건 넘어 인권의 위기...약한 고리부터 지켜야’” (이로운넷, February 9, 2021), https://www.eroun.net/news/articleView.html?idxno=22862.

[6] MBN 온라인뉴스팀, “'그것이 알고 싶다' '정인이는 왜 죽었나?' 시청률 5.5%...챌린지도 확산” (MBN, January 3, 2021), https://mbn.co.kr/news/culture/4388397.


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