Recent fatal incidents in Seoul, Jeju, and Jeonju have sparked significant debate regarding the efficacy of South Korea's anti-stalking legal framework and existing victim protection protocols. Despite the existence of legislation aimed at curbing such harassment, authorities had been alerted to the suspects in all three cases prior to the lethal attacks. During a press conference in Seoul commemorating the five-year anniversary of the law, Song Ran-hee of the Korea Women’s Hotline emphasized that current safeguards remain insufficient. She argued that meaningful protection for victims is unattainable unless more rigorous and direct actions are taken to address the behavior of perpetrators. These events have highlighted systemic failures in the current approach to managing stalking cases and preventing escalation into severe violence.
Source : The Korea Herald
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