South Korean police report rise in juvenile gambling arrests from 2021 to 2024
South Korea’s National Police Agency data showed 72 arrests of children aged 10 to 13 for gambling violations from 2021 to 2024, compared with three in 2021, according to a media report. Arrests among those aged 14 to 18 rose from 63 to 559 over the same period. The agency released the figures in response to a request from lawmaker Min Hyung-bae.
The figures may inform operators and policymakers assessing youth gambling risks and prevention measures in South Korea.