[Exclusive] 30-Year-Old Man Arrested for Stalking Former Idol Singer Turned Actress

Violation of Stalking Punishment Act and Obstruction of Official Duties Charges
Police Apply for Provisional Measures Nos. 1, 2, and 3

[Asia Economy Reporter Jang Sehee] A man who repeatedly sent messages and made phone calls to a former idol singer turned actress was arrested by the police on charges including stalking.

On the 6th, the Gangnam Police Station in Seoul announced that they had arrested and were investigating a man in his 30s, identified as Mr. A, on the spot on the 30th of last month for violating the Stalking Punishment Act, obstruction of official duties, and damage to public property.

Mr. A is accused of obtaining the victim’s personal contact information posted on the front windshield of the victim’s car near Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, at the end of last month, and then sending messages and making phone calls. It is reported that Mr. A lives in the same neighborhood as the victim.

Mr. A reportedly stated that he attempted to contact the victim without knowing that she was a celebrity at the time of the offense.

Mr. A is also charged with assaulting the police officers who responded during his arrest and damaging the patrol car’s window.

Meanwhile, to protect the stalking victim, the police applied for provisional measures against Mr. A, including Measure 1 (written warning), Measure 2 (prohibition of approaching within 100 meters), and Measure 3 (ban on communication via mobile phone or other means).