▲ It`s an album by Juniel which song have story about dating abuse.

In the last five years, 233 people were murdered by their romantic partners in South Korea. A Korean singer, Juniel, lately released an album containing an experience about her dating abuse. Then, what is dating abuse? Dating abuse is violence that is caused by romantic partners. The kinds of dating abuse are various, such as physical side, sexual side, emotional side, and economic side. The attackers usually violate by using hand and feet, pressing the neck, doing sexual assault, forcing a victim for money, and injuring oneself. It also emerges that 98 percent of women have been victim.

▲ This picture indicates seriousity of dating abuse by shadows.

Then, which people are dating abuse?
According to the interview from Seo Kyung Hyun, professor in Sahmyook University, it is known that people who have a strong possession and jealousy tend to date and abuse more. And, they are the people who force to drink and use drug, and who have several experiences in failing love. If your partner does similar behavior, you should avoid him or her.

▲ The woman express an emotion of victim to let people know the seriousity of dating abuse.

To prevent dating abuse, people should observe their partner's action carefully, first, if their romantic partner checks their smartphone or email a lot. Second, the partner gives an insult by saying bad words or shouting. Third, he comes to your home and hits the wall or kicks the door. That serious dating abuse happens suddenly. It is gradually getting serious. So, you should treat flatly at the first time you get a violation. But, it can be difficult by yourself. Another solution is that you can have help from people around you like family or friend. Also, there is police, so when you are in danger, call 112 and the people around you.

August 26th, by 송주연