Overview
- A woman in her 40s was sent to prosecutors on Oct. 14 on trespassing and anti-stalking charges after allegedly entering the parking lot of Jungkook’s residence in Seoul’s Yongsan Ward on Aug. 30.
- Police said they detained the Korean suspect at the scene following a report of trespassing late at night.
- In a separate incident, prosecutors on Sept. 10 suspended indictment against a Chinese woman in her 30s accused of attempting to access the singer’s home on June 11.
- Authorities cited the unsuccessful attempt and the woman’s departure from South Korea as reasons for assessing a low risk of repeat offending.
- The contrasting outcomes have renewed attention on how trespass and anti-stalking laws are applied to protect celebrities’ homes.