The presidential office announced it will convene a pan-government meeting on Thursday to discuss crime response measures following a series of high-profile violent incidents, according to the Korea Times and Yonhap news agency. The meeting, called at the instruction of President Lee Jae Myung, will bring together officials from the justice, gender equality, health and education ministries, as well as police representatives, the presidential office said in a statement reported by both outlets. Cheong Wa Dae, the presidential office, said the gathering will focus on protecting victims, monitoring electronic anklets used for offenders, and providing assistance to those affected by crime.