Why one man's move is shaking Korea: Child rapist’s relocation sparks controversy, fear


File photo of Cho Doo-soon, who was released from prison after serving 12 years for sexual assault of a child, walks after completing administrative procedures in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, Dec 12, 2020. - Joint Press Photo

SEOUL: Cho Doo-soon, notorious for one of the most shocking crimes in South Korean history, has once again sparked public outrage and concern after his recent move to a new residence.

Cho, who was released from prison in December 2020 after serving 12 years for raping an eight-year-old girl, has relocated from his previous home in Ansan, Gyeonggi Province, to a nearby neighbourhood.

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