Cyber Sex Crimes Targeting Children and Adolescents in South Korea: Incidents and Legal Challenges

Yujin Jang and Youngmeen Suh ()
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Yujin Jang: Department of Early Childhood Education, College of Social Science, Gachon University, Seongnam-si 13120, Republic of Korea
Youngmeen Suh: Department of Creative Culture, College of Stokes, Mokwon University, Daejeon 35349, Republic of Korea

Social Sciences, 2024, vol. 13, issue 11, 1-15

Abstract: This review paper addresses the growing and increasingly sophisticated issue of cyber sexual crimes targeting children and adolescents. It explores specific examples of various sexual offenses, analyzes the limitations of current legal frameworks, and offers practical recommendations for prevention. As one of the world’s most advanced digital societies, South Korea has witnessed a significant rise in such crimes. These incidents are classified into clear criminal acts, tactics used to lure minors, and occurrences within virtual environments, all of which should be integral to educational programs for children and parents. This study also examines the UK’s Online Safety Act, recognized as a leading model in combating online sexual offenses, and highlights the deficiencies in South Korean law. Given that these crimes often extend into the offline world, exploit vulnerable groups with increasing subtlety, and are challenging for individuals to counteract alone, there is a critical need for specialized education for minors, metaverse training for parents, and the enhancement of both legal measures and international cooperation in this area.

Keywords: cyber sex crimes; online safety; online grooming; metaverse sex crimes; children and adolescents (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: A B N P Y80 Z00 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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