First Man in Seoul Booked for Violating Stalking Punishment Act... Case to Be Dropped Due to No Desire for Punishment

[Asia Economy Reporter Song Seung-yoon] A man in his 30s who visited his ex-girlfriend's house and sent multiple threatening texts and emails was booked for violating the Stalking Punishment Act but avoided punishment as the victim did not wish to press charges.

According to the police on the 25th, the Dongdaemun Police Station in Seoul booked A (39) without detention the day before on suspicion of violating the Stalking Punishment Act. This is the first case booked in Seoul since the enforcement of the law.

A is suspected of visiting the residence of his ex-girlfriend B, whom he had dated for three years before breaking up, at 8:58 p.m. on the 23rd and sending her multiple threatening messages via mobile phone. It is known that A and B broke up about a month ago.

He rang the doorbell at B's residence but was stopped by the police who arrived on the scene. However, he then sent messages to B implying "Why are you reporting to the police?" and on the following day, the 24th, he also sent threatening emails to B. The victim reported the incident to a nearby police box that day.

The police immediately issued emergency measures 1 and 2, including a ban on approaching within 100 meters of the residence and a ban on approaching via telecommunications. However, that evening, B submitted a letter to the police stating she did not wish to punish A, and accordingly, the emergency measures were lifted.

With A submitting the letter of non-prosecution, the police are expected to close the case as "no prosecution." Stalking crimes are semi-public offenses that cannot be punished if the victim does not wish to press charges.

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