In 2022, the number of arrests in South Korea amounted to about 1.13 million cases, a slight decrease from around 1.14 million cases in the previous year. Overall, the number of arrests in recent years fluctuated during the survey period, with a peak recorded in the year 2016.
Another type of crime that was on the rise was crime related to drugs. South Korean society leans more towards the conservative, but even as drug related arrests increase, the opinion on drugs seems to be loosening, especially among the younger generation. The have been more reports of young Korean celebrities, especially those in the music industry, being charged for the possession or use of marijuana in recent years. Also, there were increased reports of attempted drug trafficking.
Number of arrests for all offenses in South Korea from 2011 to 2022
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KOSIS. (August 7, 2023). Number of arrests for all offenses in South Korea from 2011 to 2022 (in millions) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 23, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/629249/south-korea-total-number-of-arrests/
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