Suspicion of School Violence at an Elementary School in Chungbuk, Police and Education Authorities Launch Investigation

A sixth-grade male student at an elementary school in Okcheon-gun, Chungbuk, has been reported to have faced persistent bullying from peers, leading to an investigation by the relevant authorities.

The victim's family has filed a formal complaint, claiming habitual physical and verbal abuse.

According to police and educational officials on the 18th, the family of student A (6th grade) initiated official legal proceedings last week, alleging that he was a victim of school violence by classmates at the same school. It has been reported that A's parents claim their son has been subjected to habitual violence from several peers over an extended period.

"The bullying has been ongoing for a long time from multiple peers."

Victim's Side: "There Was Also Financial Extortion and Online Bullying"

According to the allegations, the students involved did not limit their actions to mere physical violence but engaged in various forms of bullying.

It has been reported that the perpetrators lured A to a restaurant, forcing him to pay for food that he did not actually eat, amounting to financial extortion.

Additionally, claims have been made that there were ongoing insults and mockery in a KakaoTalk group chat, contributing to the victim's mental distress.

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The victim's side has reportedly submitted materials to the police to substantiate their claims, including hospital medical certificates. This evidence, illustrating the seriousness of the school violence, is expected to be significant in the investigation process.

Response from Police and School

A police official stated, "We plan to call in the students identified as perpetrators for questioning as soon as we finish interviewing the victim."

Due to the nature of the school violence case involving minors, a cautious approach will be taken, but thorough investigations will be conducted to uncover the truth.

Meanwhile, the school has already convened a school violence committee to review the matter and has requested that the local committee conduct an evaluation, considering the incident's seriousness. This suggests that the school believes an objective and professional judgment beyond their level is necessary.

This incident has once again drawn attention to the reality of school violence within elementary schools and the response systems in place. Depending on the investigation's outcome, appropriate measures against the perpetrating students and protective measures for the victim are expected to be implemented.

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