South Korea to Launch App Tracking Convicted Stalkers in Real Time

South Korea is developing a mobile application that will allow individuals to see the real-time location of convicted stalkers. The move is part of a broader government effort to address high rates of stalking and violence against women. The app will track offenders who have received a court order to wear an electronic ankle bracelet. Authorities will grant access to victims who register with the police. Critics have long expressed concern over the prevalence of stalking and gender-based violence in the country. The new system aims to provide victims with immediate information to enhance their personal safety. Officials have not announced a public launch date for the application. The development highlights a technological approach to a persistent social issue.