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South Korea is known for its stark parallels of development. The country has seen exponential progress since its independence. It is now on the global map leading the technological and infrastructural advancements as well as cultural popularity through music, films, and dramas. But with this, even with one of the lowest crime rates in the world, the society at large is caught in between problems of class disparity, sexism, and a drastic rise in juvenile crimes.
South Korea has inherently competitive hierarchical institutions that start at the lowest level of development, education. In recent years, the pressure to keep up with the rising competition, making ends meet in growing disparity; teens and young adults are suffering the most. Their growth is measured in grades, wealth, and beauty, creating a suffocating environment. These factors have all contributed to rising juvenile crimes in South Korea where assaults by minors doubled from 3,600 in 2011 to 6,600 in 2015, according to a report in The Korea Times. Recent data also showcase that 12.3 percent of minors committed crimes again due to the lack of stern punishment.
However, there are many problems in dealing with young offend
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