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Compensation Turned Nightmare | South Korea News
Survivors of South Korea’s state-run abuse institutions are facing a heartbreaking twist: after receiving massive government compensation meant to rebuild their lives, many are losing it all to scams or financial mismanagement. One survivor, who endured 13 years at Deokseongwon, lost nearly a billion won to a fake marriage scheme. Another from the Brothers Home lost 500 million won through donations and poor money handling. With no financial literacy from years of institutional neglect, these individuals are vulnerable to exploitation. Lawmakers are now pushing for public trusts and…
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