"Let's Be Good Friends" 50s Man Leaves Note and Chicken at 20s Woman's Doorstep

Arrested for Violation of Stalking Punishment Act
Released After Emergency Measures Taken

A man in his 50s who repeatedly left food at the doorstep of a woman in her 20s along with a one-sided note saying "Let's be friends" was arrested by the police on charges of violating the Stalking Punishment Act.

According to the police and Hankook Ilbo on the 3rd, around 10 p.m. on July 31, someone rang the doorbell of Ms. A's house. Ms. A asked "Who is it?" more than ten times, but there was no response from outside the door.

Chicken and a note that Mr. B unilaterally delivered to Mr. A's house on the afternoon of the 1st.
[Photo by Mr. B's Twitter]

Eventually, Ms. A was only able to come outside after calling the security guard. Meanwhile, Mr. B, a man in his 50s, is known to have lingered in front of Ms. A's house for over an hour.

At the door, there was a black bag containing six chicken skewers and a note that read, "I want to be good friends. Let's have a beer."

On the afternoon of the next day, the 1st, Mr. B again ordered chicken delivery with a note saying he wanted to be good friends.

Along with the chicken, there was a note in the same handwriting as the one in the black plastic bag from the previous day, which read, "Don't feel pressured to be good friends, but I want to have a beer. I want to be good friends^^." When Ms. A inquired at the chicken restaurant, it was confirmed that Mr. B had requested the delivery. He is also known to have checked whether the delivery was successful.

Eventually, the police, who received Ms. A's report, arrested Mr. B on suspicion of violating the Act on the Punishment of Stalking Crimes through closed-circuit television (CCTV) and other evidence.

Mr. B is a resident living nearby and had no prior acquaintance with Ms. A. Ms. A had only moved in four months ago and had no interactions with neighbors.

During the police investigation, Mr. B reportedly said, "I have been watching the victim and liked her, so I did that," adding, "I did not intend to stalk her; I just had feelings and did not realize it would scare her." Afterwards, Mr. B was subjected to emergency measures and then released to go home.

Ms. A posted the story on her Twitter. Similar stories were shared online by others who had experienced comparable incidents. In fact, in July, a man in his 30s in Chuncheon was fined after calling a woman he did not know with caller ID blocked because her phone number was similar to that of his ex-girlfriend, then crying and asking for comfort.

The Stalking Prevention Act, which strengthens protection for stalking victims, has been in effect since July 18. Not only stalking victims but also their families and acquaintances can receive counseling, treatment, and legal assistance. Regular investigations into stalking crime conditions are also conducted. Additionally, anyone who obstructs police investigations at the scene without a valid reason after a stalking report can be fined up to 10 million won.

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