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South Korean police detain 12-year-olds in rare crackdown on young offenders
South Korean police have detained three 12-year-old boys in juvenile facilities after they allegedly stole cars and drove without licenses in two incidents, reflecting concerns over serious crimes by children too young for criminal prosecution. The incidents occurred in May in Cheonan, a city 90km south of Seoul.
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