A state-run care home in South Korea has faced scrutiny after a staff member was sentenced to 15 years in prison for sexually assaulting three residents, including one with an intellectual disability.
The BBC spoke to one of three residents at a care home who were sexually assaulted by a staff member. The abuse, which occurred over nearly a decade, involved the home's director, identified only by his surname Kim, who was sentenced to 15 years in prison in a Seoul court earlier this month. Kim is appealing the conviction.
Residents were reportedly made to call Kim 'Dad,' highlighting the power imbalance. The care home, located in Incheon, has been asked to close following the case, though it remains operational. The facility, which houses 33 residents, has not responded to allegations of abuse.
Why it matters
The case highlights systemic failures in state-run care homes for the disabled in South Korea.
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What to watch
The outcome of Kim's appeal and any further action taken against the care home.
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