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How an app in South Korea will let victims track their stalkers

Officials say the app will help stalking victims, but some experts question the impact it might have.

Published July 9, 2026, 10:09 PM
Updated July 9, 2026, 11:20 PM4.7K
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How an app in South Korea will let victims track their stalkers

A newly launched government app will now allow victims in South Korea to electronically track the location of their stalkers in real time.

Officials say they hope the app will help ensure stronger protection for stalking victims, but some experts question whether it will actually improve safety.

Yuri Jung's name was changed and her voice adjusted to protect her identity.

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