Sex offender Ko Young-wook: "You want me to do loading and unloading at Coupang? I don't have the legal qualification." — Examining employment restrictions [Star Issue]

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Ko Young-wook, formerly a member of the group Rolla, has explained why he cannot work at loading and unloading operations for Coupang.

On the 26th, Ko posted on his X account: "When I look at comments or posts about me, there are always people who say things like 'Don't whine; just do loading and unloading at Coupang.' They repeat the same uncreative and utterly unfunny remarks as if they had made a pact…"

He added, "So, although it's somewhat bothersome, I'll say one thing… Is it because their intelligence is low? It seems they haven't properly understood the context of what I've said so far. Legally, I am not qualified to do that job. Fortunately, my livelihood is not affected, so there's no need for you to worry about me."

He further stated, "Instead of wasting precious time meddling in my affairs, please just focus on taking care of your own lives."

Meanwhile, Ko debuted as a member of Rolla in 1994 and was active until he was indicted in 2013 for multiple instances of sexual assault and forced molestation against minors. The Supreme Court sentenced him to two years and six months in prison, which he served before being released in 2015. After his release, Ko was ordered to have his personal information publicly disclosed for five years and to wear an electronic tracking device for three years.

According to Article 56 of the Youth Sexual Protection Act, individuals convicted of sexual crimes are prohibited from working at certain institutions for a specified period. The restriction can last up to ten years from the date the sentence becomes final. Exemptions apply only if the risk of reoffending is significantly low or under other special circumstances where employment restrictions should not be imposed.

Under the revised bill on the Development of the Living Logistics Service Industry, individuals with criminal records for sexual crimes and violent offenses are barred from working in food delivery proxy services for 2 to 20 years, depending on the severity of the crime. Sexual crimes carry a maximum ban of 20 years, habitual theft up to 18 years, drug offenses up to 10 years, and drunk driving up to 5 years. Additionally, sex offenders and drug violators are prohibited from driving disability call taxis for up to 20 years.

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