Forced to call him 'Dad': The trial over sexual abuse in a disabled care home that has shocked South Korea
Summary
A state-run care home in South Korea was the site of sexual abuse against residents with intellectual disabilities. The home’s director, surnamed Kim, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for raping two residents, with another victim identified but charged differently. The case raised serious concerns about the care and protection of disabled people.Key Facts
- Seo Mi-hyeon, a resident with an intellectual disability, reported sexual abuse by the care home director after nearly 10 years of abuse.
- The care home is in Incheon and is fully funded by the South Korean government.
- Some residents were required to call the director "Dad," highlighting an unequal and abusive power relationship.
- The director, Kim, was sentenced to 15 years but is appealing the decision.
- Two residents were found to be rape victims; a third was found guilty of lesser sexual violence charges.
- Prosecutors originally sought a 20-year sentence for Kim, but the judge sentenced him to 15 years.
- Victims had difficulty reporting abuse due to lack of support and refusal by the facility to share CCTV footage.
- Disability rights groups criticized the investigation and the reduced charges, arguing that a victim’s ability to resist should not affect the verdict.
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