A Study on the Actual Status and Countermeasures of Cyber Stalking

Abstract

Recently, in September, 2022, the so-called Sindang Station Murder in which a man obsessed with love killed a woman cruelly has been arousing public resentment. Besides, these days, cyber stalking, stalking on SNSs, is occurring in many ways; therefore, it is urgent for us to come up with countermeasures for it. Of course, the Stalking Punishment Act has been in effect since the end of 2021; however, there are a lot of difficulties in punishing cyber stalking. Now is the time to discuss countermeasures for it. The purpose of this study is to examine the concept, trend, and actual status of cyber stalking and then figure out the problems and seek effective countermeasures for it. By conducting theoretical discussion, literature review, and status diagnosis on cyber stalking and then discussing the problems and countermeasures of cyber stalking, this researcher has reached the following conclusions. First, it is necessary to establish the exclusive law of cyber stalking. Second, it is needed to define cyber stalking and punish it severely. Third, it is necessary to provide preventive education on cyber stalking. Fourth, the use of cyber crisis management and consulting services is demanded.