Korea gives stalking victims real-time access to suspects’ location

South Korea on Wednesday launched a new mobile alert system designed to better protect stalking victims by providing real-time information on suspected stalkers wearing electronic ankle monitors.

Operated by the Ministry of Justice through a mobile application, the system allows victims to see a suspected stalker’s current location and direction of movement.

The government said the measure was introduced after concerns grew over the effectiveness of existing protections.

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