Korea toughening rules against dating violence, stalking
Social affairsFeb 22, 2018
The government announced a set of measures Thursday to curb increasing dating violence and stalking as well as better support for victims.The ministries of gender and justice and the police agency said in a press briefing that the government will enact a new law to punish stalkers with prison terms and heavier penalties.Stalking is currently classified in Korean law as a misdemeanor and is only punished with fines.The government also plans to lay out in detail jail times for physical, sexual and