Stalkers with a weapon could face up to five years in prison under new sentencing guidelines, South Korea s top court said Monday, a move that demonstrates its commitment to combating the rising incidence of stalking crimes.
The Ministry of Gender Equality and Family said Tuesday that it has set out guidelines to prevent stalking crimes at public institutions, including separating victims from the perpetrators before deciding on a punishment.
The Cabinet on Monday proposed a bill introducing life sentences without the possibility of parole, a response to a series of heinous crimes in Korea, such as recent back-to-back stabbing rampages.
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