Parliament Approves ‘Mug Shot Disclosure Bill’ to Expand Information Sharing for Violent Offenders

SEOUL, Oct. 6 (Korea Bizwire) – The National Assembly on Friday passed a new bill aimed at expanding the public disclosure of personal data of violent crime offenders amid heightened public concern over heinous crimes. Nicknamed the “mug shot disclosure bill,” the legislation will allow police to disclose portrait photos of suspects in violent crimes [...]