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Megan Lee's video delves into the harrowing true crime case of severe school bullying in Chongju, North Chung Province, which inspired scenes in Netflix's "The Glory." The case involved a 16-year-old student named Chong, who endured extensive torture and abuse by classmates over 20 days in May 2006. The main perpetrators' actions included beatings, burning with a hair curler, and other brutal punishments, ultimately leading to Chong's hospitalization. Investigations were hindered by coerced false accusations, causing grief to innocent students and their families. Public outrage grew due to the school's inadequate handling of the situation.
Chong's father filed a complaint, resulting in administrative penalties for the school and teachers, but the primary abuser, Kim, avoided a criminal record, being only placed under supervised watch. The video underscores the leniency with which school bullying cases are often treated, reflecting broader systemic issues, with statistics showing an increase in school bullying incidents. The reluctance of victims to report abuse due to fear and the perceived leniency of punishments for offenders is highlighted.
The video advocates for more vigilant attention to the often-subtle signs of peer-to-peer bullying, recognizing that while victims suffer long-term consequences, perpetrators frequently evade significant repercussions. The case remains a poignant reminder of the need for more effective measures to combat and address school bullying.
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In this part of the video, Megan Lee introduces her channel focusing on notorious true crime cases in Asia, emphasizing the importance of remembering and learning from them. She discusses a particularly heartbreaking case that inspired scenes in Netflix’s drama “The Glory,” noting that the show’s depiction of extreme school bullying, such as burning with a hair curler, was based on real events. Specifically, she refers to an incident in May 2006 at a girls’ middle school in Chengzhou, North Chung Province. A 16-year-old student, Chong, reported severe bullying and torture by her classmates, which included beatings, money extortion, and physical abuse with a baseball bat and safety pin. This occurred over 20 days, starting on May 2nd, 2006.
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In this segment, the video details the severe physical abuse suffered by the victim at the hands of three perpetrators. The abuse included beatings, burning with a hair curler, and peeling scabs as a form of punishment, which led to significant injuries and hospitalization. Despite initially denying involvement, the main abuser, Kim, eventually confessed. The investigation faced difficulties due to the victim being coerced to name innocent classmates, causing them and their families distress. Public outrage grew as the school authorities were criticized for failing to notice the abuse and for their inadequate response to the allegations.
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In this segment, the victim’s father, enraged by the school’s handling of the investigation, filed a complaint, resulting in administrative penalties for the school and teachers. The primary perpetrator, Kim, was only placed under supervised watch, avoiding a criminal record, while the others were put under parental care due to being first-time offenders.
The victim’s father shared in an interview that his daughter, who silently endured nightmares and sought to transfer schools, had suffered deeply. Ministry of Education data showed a rise in school bullying cases from 31,000 in 2017 to 44,000 last year, affecting 150,000 students, with most perpetrators not facing significant consequences.
A notable incident in Busan involved severe abuse of a Mongolian student, where the perpetrators only received social service, not jail time, failing to leave a criminal record. The segment highlights the reluctance of victims to report bullying due to fear and the perceived leniency of punishments.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses how bullying can be subtle and often unnoticed by adults and peers, emphasizing the need for greater attention to peer-to-peer abuses. The video highlights a specific case in Chongju, where a student underwent severe torture by classmates, which is suggested to have inspired the Korean drama “The Glory.” The victim continues to suffer from physical scars and traumatic memories, while the abusers have likely moved on with their lives as upstanding members of society.