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South Korea's prison AC plan sparks public outcry over taxpayer funds

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South Korea's Ministry of Justice plans to install air conditioning in prison corridors, costing approximately US$779,000, to protect inmates and staff from extreme heat. The system will primarily target areas housing vulnerable populations like the elderly and those with medical conditions, as well as some overcrowded women's units. Despite the ministry's justification of it being a minimal measure for safety, the plan has faced significant public backlash, with critics deeming it a wasteful use of taxpayer funds for criminals. AI

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South Korea's prison AC plan sparks public outcry over taxpayer funds

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · The Korea Times ·

    South Koreans sweat over US$779,000 air conditioning plan for prisons

    South Korea’s Ministry of Justice on Tuesday sought to defuse criticism over a 1.2 billion won (US$779,162) plan to install air conditioning in prisons, clarifying the equipment will cool corridors, not inmates’ cells. The ministry framed the installation as a minimal measure to …

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