“여인 12명이 푹푹 찌는 5평 방에 뒤섞여 있다”…최악의 악녀들도 갇힌 이곳

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South Korea's Chungju Women's Prison faces acute overcrowding, with cells housing 8-12 inmates in spaces designed for far fewer people, resulting in occupancy rates exceeding 120%. The severe crowding has triggered frequent staff injuries and inmate disturbances. The Ministry of Justice has called for urgent facility expansion, expanded parole programs, and establishment of an independent corrections agency.