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Lee urges proactive crime prevention for 'supersafe' society

President Lee Jae Myung on Friday called for proactive efforts to prevent violent crimes, aiming to build a 'supersafe' society after a series of violent crimes targeting random victims or family members, Yonhap and Korea Times report. Presiding over a pan-government meeting, Lee also urged his government to 'declare war on violent crime' and adopt preemptive steps to stop violence before it occurs, according to KBS World. Separately, Lee's approval rating rose to 40 percent for the first time since early September, a Gallup Korea poll showed, and he appointed a former senior prosecutor as special inspector to probe corruption involving his spouse, relatives, and senior officials.

  1. Lee calls for proactive prevention of violent crimes to build 'supersafe' society Korea Times · 2026-10-23
  2. Lee calls for proactive prevention of violent crimes to build 'supersafe' society Yonhap · 2026-10-23
  3. Lee Calls for Preemptive Action to Prevent Violent Crimes KBS World · 2026-10-23
  4. Lee's approval rating hits 40% for 1st time since early September: poll Korea Times · 2026-10-23
  5. Lee appoints special inspector to probe corruption involving first family, aides Korea Times · 2026-10-23

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