I’m a twenty-something S Korean woman. I live alone in a studio apartment in Seoul, with a big window that faces a 10-lane road. Two nights ago, after 1am, a policeman knocked on my door. He said he came to see if I’m the victim.
- In a video shot with a professional camera, was a naked woman with a hairstyle similar to mine in a room like mine. It was shot late at night from afar, but both the policeman and I could immediately tell that it was me.
- The perpetrator was filming from a rooftop of a six-story building past midnight. I live on the 22nd floor. The building is over 300m away from mine. It seems like someone spotted him outside and called the police.
- I just went to the police. Yesterday morning (less than 12 hours after the perpetrator was caught) I called the police, only to find out that the perpetrator had been released (I’m not sure if he had been detained at all). I don’t know anything about the perpetrator.
- I do not understand how a perpetrator with such malicious intent could be released immediately. The police told me I wouldn’t be able to get any information about the perpetrator.
- Above all, the perpetrator knows what I look like and exactly where I live. I felt unsafe, I told the police over the phone. “So what do you want us to do?” said the policeman who works in a department for women & adolescent cases.
- When I told the policeman that I’m afraid to leave the apartment (not to mention staying in), he asked if I have any business outside. I could not believe that was his response.
- After the call, I complained to the complaints department. After an apology, they repeatedly said I could ask for a “smart watch” with which I can press a button to call the police. I said I don’t even know what the perpetrator looks like and that would be of no help whatsoever.
- Someone told me it’s an apparent “trend” to film women in their homes. S Korean women are subject to illegal filming not only in public places but also in their most private space. This is horrendous, to say the least.
- S Korea is a place where women’s privacy isn’t guaranteed even in a high-rise building of over 20 stories.
- I was too scared to be alone at home, nor be in that neighborhood. I packed some clothes and moved out to a friend’s place for now. Waiting for a cab, even when it was broad daylight, I was frightened. Everyone who passed by seemed like the perpetrator.
- I fear for life. But support & help from my surroundings have emboldened me to speak out. This cannot happen again. I’m not going to stay silent. I’ll keep posting as this unravels.
- Tbh been there, i was raped once, on the middle of the street, the answer i got was "what were you doing so late at night in the street?" Well, i was walking from work, going to a friend's house. That's It. And somehow, the blame was on me. I get you, hope ur ok now
- ...They always try to throw the fault on the victim,they are making it seem as if rape is our fault because we are women and shouldn’t be dressing certain ways/walk alone on the street esp at night
- This is too true. I was abused and went to the police for a restraining order but the officer in charge told me it was a waste of time and wouldn't do any good. I was so used to not pressing issues that me and my sister just walked out. I didn't know what to do.
- Later, he came in through the window and I couldn't escape. After what happened that time, I finally got an Emergency Protective Order but it shouldn't have been necessary. We need more people to take these types of actions seriously!
- it's weakening me everytime I heard stories like these. always stay alert & safe anywhere you go. I'm sorry that it happened to y'all!!!
- That is home invasion, even if the criminal never sets foot in your house. It should be treated as a home invasion would be. But of course nothing was monetary value was stolen other than your mental health and trust in humans so it concerns officers very little.
- Oh honey, things like this and stalking (which is is and I won't hear otherwise) is treated with indifference in the great, virtuous and civilized West too. Women are treated poorly no matter where they live. All corners of the globe hear you, loud and clear.
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