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Sexual Crimes Against 'Minor Students' Recurring When Forgotten 'Grooming Sexual Crimes': Sexual Exploitation Based on a Relationship of Trust [Anchor] A private academy teacher who had persistent sexual relations with a 15-year-old student has been belatedly investigated by the police. Ultimately, not only the victim but also her parents required psychiatric treatment. This type of sexual crime against underage students continues to occur. This is a report by reporter Kim Hye-rin. [Reporter] "I love you," "Let's get married." These are messages sent by 28-year-old B, a private academy teacher, to A, who was 15 years old the year before last. These are common messages exchanged between couples. The messages also contain content suggesting sexual activity, such as a pregnancy test that was negative, and even a warning to turn off message notifications to avoid revealing their relationship to their parents. The teacher also demands physical contact and makes lewd remarks. Suspicious of A staying in the study room until dawn every day and constantly receiving calls from the teacher, A's parents met with the teacher several times to question him, but each time received only a rebuttal that their relationship was not like that. [A's parents: (I saw the messages their child received.) They said, 'I love you. Why didn't you even give me a kiss?' (When I asked the teacher,) he simply responded, as if it were a given, 'Does that make sense? What are you talking about? That's impossible.'] Eventually, A, overcome with stress, confessed, and B's crime was belatedly revealed. B was referred to the prosecution on charges of sexual assault with a minor and violation of the Child Welfare Act, but A and his family also had to undergo psychiatric treatment. [A's parents: Why did you bring our child to this point and then throw him away like an old shoe because he's no longer needed? He's not even a disposable toy... I really want to ask if he's admitting his wrongdoing. (Later) Will the investigation end with a one-year suspended sentence and no detention? I live in a state of extreme anxiety.] Sexual crimes against underage students have been repeated time and again. Although a law was enacted to impose heavier penalties on those involved in child and youth facilities who commit sex crimes, the number of teachers who committed sex crimes continues to rise, from 376 in 2018 to 476 in 2020. Experts explain that the nature of teacher-student relationships makes victims vulnerable to "grooming," where they are sexually exploited by their trusted teachers. [Lee Eun-ui / Sex Crimes Attorney: More than half of children under absolute protection desire the recognition of their guardians, and they exploited that position to gain access to children. (The victim) also feels a greater sense of guilt, feeling like they failed to control something or did something wrong… .] [Lee Hyun-sook / CEO of Taktin Tomorrow: Many kids in middle and high school say things like they like their teachers and want to marry them. But such expressions are a natural part of the developmental process. Children exploit this psychological dynamic to their own ends…] Punishments for sexual crimes against minors are becoming increasingly harsh. Before punishing them after the fact, it seems necessary to strengthen gender awareness education to prevent crimes. This is Kim Hye-rin from YTN. YTN Kim Hye-rin ([email protected]) ※ 'Your tip becomes news' [KakaoTalk] Search for YTN and add the channel [Phone] 02-398-8585 [Email] [email protected] ▶ Original article: https://www.ytn.co.kr/_ln/0103_202207... ▶ Report: https://mj.ytn.co.kr/mj/mj_write.php ▣ Subscribe to YTN YouTube: http://goo.gl/Ytb5SZ ⓒ YTN. Unauthorized reproduction and redistribution prohibited.