“Illegal drug” offenses increased by 50% compared to the previous year, “highest ever”…One in three people are “in their teens to 20s” = South Korea

In South Korea, the number of illegal drug offenses as of October this year was 22,393, an increase of 47.5% compared to the same period last year. This is the highest number ever, with one in three people in their teens to 20s.
(7754 people). Illegal drugs also increased by 43.2% to 909.7 kg. The South Korean government calls for misuse of medical drugs as a ``detainment incident'' (detainment and investigation).
"We will respond strongly in principle to the following:" Furthermore, the joint crackdown on entertainment facility operators by government agencies and Seoul City will be further strengthened.
The Illegal Drugs Special Investigation Headquarters held its third meeting at the Grand Prosecutor's Office (Supreme Public Prosecutors Office) on the afternoon of the 6th, and unveiled a plan to eradicate illegal drugs as mentioned above.
The Illegal Drugs Special Investigation Headquarters announced, ``This year's sharp increase in illegal drug crimes is the result of strict measures taken by each investigative agency.'' The Illegal Drugs Special Investigation Headquarters is comprised of the Public Prosecutors Office, National Police Agency, Customs Agency, and Maritime Police.
It is made up of seven organizations: the Ministry of National Defense, the National Intelligence Service, and the Ministry of Food and Drug Administration. According to the Illegal Drugs Special Investigation Headquarters, supply crimes such as smuggling and trafficking increased significantly this year among illegal drug crimes.
. 7,301 people were arrested, which is almost twice as much as the same period last year (3,991 people). Additionally, illegal drug offenses among teenagers and 20s increased by 53.8% compared to the same period last year.
On the other hand, regarding the misuse of medical drugs, which has become a problem, the Illegal Drugs Special Investigation Headquarters states, ``As a general rule, offenses related to the supply of drugs are treated as personal cases,'' and ``prescriptions in other people's names, excessive prescriptions by medical staff, etc.''
We will thoroughly block illegal distribution activities such as this."