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Stalking, Dating Violence On Rise: Data

SEOUL, Oct. 12 (Korea Bizwire) — Stalking and dating violence have steadily increased over the past few years, yet the number of police officers in charge of such crimes has remained unchanged, police data showed Wednesday. According to the National Police Agency data submitted to Rep. Yong Hye-in of the Basic Income Party, 3,621 cases [...]

Brutal Killings by Stalker Spark Calls to Raise Awareness, Plug Legal Loopholes

SEOUL, April 30 (Korea Bizwire) — Last month, South Koreans woke up to the chilling news of a 24-year-old stalker having killed a woman, her mother and younger sister after she cut off contact with him and changed her phone number. His monthslong stalking foreshadowed more violent crimes, but law enforcement failed to take steps [...]