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South Korean police identify 71 children aged 10 to 13 in gambling offences
By SectorWire desk ·
Summary
South Korean police identified 361 people aged 10 to 18 for gambling offences between January and July 2026, citing police figures reviewed by The Seoul Economic Daily. The total included 71 children aged 10 to 13, representing 19.7%. The Korea Center on Gambling Problems provides dedicated youth services at only six of its 15 regional centres.
Why it matters
The figures expose a gap between children's involvement in illegal gambling and the availability of dedicated youth treatment services.