By Kim Se-jeongControversy has reignited over the laws governing juvenile offenses following a recent incident where a stone thrown by an elementary school student killed an elderly man and the child did not receive any punishment because of his age. The victim was walking up some stairs at the front of the building's entrance with his wife when the incident happened. It was shocking to learn that he was killed by a falling stone," a family member of the victim was quoted as saying. According to the Juvenile Act, offenders aged from 10 to 14 years of age are not subject to criminal punishment. "The current juvenile law stipulates a mandatory provision that 'punishment cannot be done' based on age.

Source: The Times November 21, 2023 14:10 UTC