Preventing Future Abuse: A Call for Systematic Deinstitutionalization for the Disabled

To prevent a repeat of past institutional horrors like the 'Dogani' case, South Korea needs more than just surface-level reforms. The focus must shift toward a robust 'deinstitutionalization' framework that allows disabled individuals to live independently within their communities. Breaking the cycle of human rights abuses requires dismantling the isolated environments where such tragedies thrive. This editorial emphasizes that establishing a state-led support system is no longer optional but a moral necessity.