Ex-Disability Care Director Jailed 15 Years in South Korea

Thairath•International•35m ago

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The Seoul Central District Court sentenced a former director of a disability care center in Incheon to 15 years in prison for sexual abuse and physical assault.

•A former director surnamed Kim of the Saekdongwon care center was sentenced to 15 years in prison on September 2.
•The court found Kim guilty of sexually abusing three residents and physically assaulting residents between 2012 and 2025.
•The court imposed a 10-year ban on working with children, youth, and persons with disabilities after imprisonment, plus 3 years of probation.
•Kim was arrested on February 20 following allegations of abusing his position to force sexual acts on female residents.

Overview

•The Seoul Central District Court sentenced Kim, the former director of the Saekdongwon care center, to 15 years in prison on September 2.
•The crimes occurred between 2012 and 2025 at the Saekdongwon care center in Ganghwa District, Incheon.
•Kim used his position as director to force four female residents into sexual acts in various areas of the facility, including bedrooms, hallways, and bathrooms.
•The Seoul Central District Court found the victims' testimonies credible due to consistent details regarding feelings and specific events.
•Kim was found guilty of physical assault, including throwing a glass at a resident's head and using a drumstick to attack another resident.
•The Seoul Central District Court dismissed one count of rape because the prosecution failed to prove the use of force or threats required by law.
•Lawyer Ko Eun-young stated that the Saekdongwon case reflects how abuse can be hidden within an organizational structure.
•The Seoul Central District Court banned Kim from working in institutions serving persons with disabilities, children, and youth for 10 years post-release.

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Key Entities

Person

Kim(คิม)

The former director of the Saekdongwon care center sentenced to 15 years in prison.

Ko Eun-young(โค อึน-ยอง)

The lawyer representing the victims in the Saekdongwon case.

Organization

Seoul Central District Court(ศาลแขวงกลางกรุงโซล)ℹ️

The court that delivered the verdict against Kim on September 2.

Saekdongwon(แซกดงวอน)

A care center for people with severe intellectual and developmental disabilities located in Incheon.

Place

Incheon(อินชอน)ℹ️

The city where the Saekdongwon care center is located.

Ganghwa District(เขตคังฮวา)

The district in Incheon where the Saekdongwon care center is situated.

Seoul(กรุงโซล)ℹ️

The capital city of South Korea where the trial court is located.