Shame in the Shadows: South Korea's Dark Underbelly of Care Home Abuse The sentencing of Kim, former head of Saekdongwon care home in Incheon City, to 15 years in prison for sexually assaulting multiple residents has sent shockwaves across South Korea.
However, this case is not an isolated incident; it's a symptom of a deeper problem plaguing the country's care system for people with disabilities.
The government's swift response, including inspections at 1,507 facilities and the revocation of Saekdongwon's license, raises more questions than answers.