Forced to call him 'Dad': Trial over sexual abuse in disabled care home shocks South Korea

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What happened

The BBC spoke to one of three residents at a care home who were sexually assaulted by a staff member.

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  • Reported by BBC News and published Sun, 04 Oct 2026 22:11:33 UTC.

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