South Korea developing app that shows real-time location of stalkers

How would you feel if you could get the complete details of your stalkers and even their exact location? 

South Korea is building a new mobile app to help stalking victims see the exact location of their stalkers. The justice ministry announced this recent update on Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025, which follows a revision of the electronic monitoring law. Authorities want to give victims stronger tools to protect themselves after a rise in stalking cases and several high-profile crimes.

The app will show victims where their stalker is located when the stalker is nearby. Moreso, victims will also receive text alerts when a stalker is close. 

Currently, these alerts do not reveal direction or distance, and victims struggle to respond fast enough. The ministry said this gap puts the victims at risk during emergencies. 

The new system aims to fix that problem. The app will display an exact location on a map. Thereby allowing victims to see the direction of the threat and move toward a safe area. The tracking data will come from electronic devices worn by offenders. Authorities already use these devices to monitor stalkers under court orders.

The justice ministry said the app will also link to the national emergency hotline in the coming year. Police officers will be able to track a stalker and reach a victim before harm occurs. 

Stalking has become a major public concern in South Korea in recent years. Several violence cases involved offenders who followed and threatened women for long periods. In 2022, a woman was murdered by a former colleague who had stalked her for years. She had reported him many times, but authorities declared the offender low risk. He was not detained and there was no restraining order. The case led to public anger and demands for stronger laws.

Authorities say the new app will help victims respond faster. You will have clear information, know where a stalker is located and understand how far the danger is. Also, you will have time to move to a safer place.

Key features of the planned system:

• Exact location tracking on a smartphone map
• Alerts triggered when a stalker approaches
• Integration with the national emergency hotline
• Direct police support during threats
• Tracking based on electronic devices worn by offenders

Why the government is taking this step:

• Stalking cases increased after the law revision
• Victims reported difficulty judging danger using text alerts
• High-profile crimes raised concern about slow responses
• Public pressure pushed the government to improve protection

South Korea wants to complete the emergency hotline integration next year. Officials say the goal is simple. They just need to give victims information fast enough to protect themselves. The ministry said the updated system will support police officers and reduce response delays. Victims will have more control and be able to react with clear information during critical moments.