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OK (ATTN: ADDS background info in last 3 paras) SEOUL, April 5 (Yonhap) -- A new mobile application will allow stalking victims to track their stalkers' whereabouts, the justice ministry said Sunday, as authorities seek to bolster protection for victims following the killing of a young woman last month. The app, set to launch in June after a trial, will allow victims to check the location of a stalker wearing an ankle monitor when the person comes within a certain distance. This undated photo, provided by Yonhap News TV, shows the justice ministry's headquarters in Gwacheon, south of Seoul. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) yunhwanchae@yna.co.kr (END) Related Articles Police release photo, identity of stalking murder suspect Police seek arrest warrant for man accused of stalking, killing ex-girlfriend Lee orders comprehensive review of stalking cases after fatal incident Keywords #stalking #crime Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (LEAD) BTS scores 7th No. 1 album on Billboard 200 with 'Arirang' BTS to drop 'Come Over,' exclusive new track on 'Arirang' LP (URGENT) BTS earns 7th No. 1 song on the Billboard singles chart with 'Swim' Most Saved Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (LEAD) Trump calls on countries to 'go get your own oil' from Strait of Hormuz, or buy it from U.S. (3rd LD) Lee says S. Korea's premier inspects cement factory BTS-themed musical fountain Black Eagles in Yeouido Cherry blossom festival prev (LEAD) New gov't app to allow victims to monitor stalkers' locations Next (LEAD) New gov't app to allow victims to monitor stalkers' locations

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SEOUL, April 5 (Yonhap) -- A new mobile application will allow stalking victims to track their stalkers' whereabouts, the justice ministry said Sunday, as authorities seek to bolster protection for victims following the killing of a young woman last month.
The app, set to launch in June after a trial, will allow victims to check the location of a stalker wearing an ankle monitor when the person comes within a certain distance.
The move comes after authorities faced criticism following the killing of a woman in her 20s by her stalker last month.
The stalker, who was wearing an ankle monitor and was subject to multiple restraining orders, killed the victim, even though she was wearing a smartwatch as a subject of police protection.
The ministry is currently working to integrate its location-tracking system with the police reporting system so that police officers can respond swiftly to cases involving stalking victims and their harassers.
The country recorded 13,533 stalking cases in 2024, up 12.3 percent from the previous year, with 54.2 percent of stalking crimes involving current or former intimate partners, according to gender ministry data.
The data showed that 76.2 percent of stalking offenders were men in 2024.
South Korea enacted an anti-stalking law in 2021, criminalizing stalking and punishing perpetrators with up to three years in prison. Offenders carrying weapons face a maximum five-year prison term.
This undated photo, provided by Yonhap News TV, shows the justice ministry's headquarters in Gwacheon, south of Seoul. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
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## Expert Analysis

### Merits
- This undated photo, provided by Yonhap News TV, shows the justice ministry's headquarters in Gwacheon, south of Seoul. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) yunhwanchae@yna.co.kr (END) Related Articles Police release photo, identity of stalking murder suspect Police seek arrest warrant for man accused of stalking, killing ex-girlfriend Lee orders comprehensive review of stalking cases after fatal incident Keywords #stalking #crime Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (LEAD) BTS scores 7th No. 1 album on Billboard 200 with 'Arirang' BTS to drop 'Come Over,' exclusive new track on 'Arirang' LP (URGENT) BTS earns 7th No. 1 song on the Billboard singles chart with 'Swim' Most Saved Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (LEAD) Trump calls on countries to 'go get your own oil' from Strait of Hormuz, or buy it from U.S. (3rd LD) Lee says S.

### Areas for Consideration
- The move comes after authorities faced criticism following the killing of a woman in her 20s by her stalker last month.
- This undated photo, provided by Yonhap News TV, shows the justice ministry's headquarters in Gwacheon, south of Seoul. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) yunhwanchae@yna.co.kr (END) Related Articles Police release photo, identity of stalking murder suspect Police seek arrest warrant for man accused of stalking, killing ex-girlfriend Lee orders comprehensive review of stalking cases after fatal incident Keywords #stalking #crime Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (LEAD) BTS scores 7th No. 1 album on Billboard 200 with 'Arirang' BTS to drop 'Come Over,' exclusive new track on 'Arirang' LP (URGENT) BTS earns 7th No. 1 song on the Billboard singles chart with 'Swim' Most Saved Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (LEAD) Trump calls on countries to 'go get your own oil' from Strait of Hormuz, or buy it from U.S. (3rd LD) Lee says S.

### Implications
- OK (ATTN: ADDS background info in last 3 paras) SEOUL, April 5 (Yonhap) -- A new mobile application will allow stalking victims to track their stalkers' whereabouts, the justice ministry said Sunday, as authorities seek to bolster protection for victims following the killing of a young woman last month.
- The app, set to launch in June after a trial, will allow victims to check the location of a stalker wearing an ankle monitor when the person comes within a certain distance.
- This undated photo, provided by Yonhap News TV, shows the justice ministry's headquarters in Gwacheon, south of Seoul. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) yunhwanchae@yna.co.kr (END) Related Articles Police release photo, identity of stalking murder suspect Police seek arrest warrant for man accused of stalking, killing ex-girlfriend Lee orders comprehensive review of stalking cases after fatal incident Keywords #stalking #crime Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (LEAD) BTS scores 7th No. 1 album on Billboard 200 with 'Arirang' BTS to drop 'Come Over,' exclusive new track on 'Arirang' LP (URGENT) BTS earns 7th No. 1 song on the Billboard singles chart with 'Swim' Most Saved Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (LEAD) Trump calls on countries to 'go get your own oil' from Strait of Hormuz, or buy it from U.S. (3rd LD) Lee says S.
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### Expert Commentary
This article covers stalking, victims, police topics. Notable strengths include discussion of stalking. Areas of concern are also raised. Readability: Flesch-Kincaid grade 0.0. Word count: 550.