직장 내 스토킹 피해자 보호 및 지원을 위한 대응 모색

Abstract

The Sindang Station Stalking Murder in September 2022 and the Incheon Stalking Murder in July 2023 were horrific cases where stalking by a coworker led to the murder of a victim. Stalking is an act of persistent and repeated approach by a perpetrator that causes the victim to feel anxious and frightened in their daily life, which significantly threatens their safety, freedom, and peace of mind. While it is important to sanction and punish the perpetrator, it is more important to immediately stop the stalking behavior and ensure the victim's safety by preventing it from recurring in the future. While the Stalking Penalties Act and the Stalking Prevention Act are currently in place to address stalking in general, the Stalking Prevention Act does not specifically address stalking in the workplace, except for a provision requiring employers to make efforts to prevent workplace stalking. Workplace stalking, unlike stalking in general, is mediated by the workplace, both spatially and relationally, so workplace measures can play an important role. This article first explores the concept and regulation of workplace stalking through a comparative review of current legislation, and then divides stalking regulation into sanctions and penalties and protection and support. Finally, in reviewing responses to protect and support victims, the article sought measures that can be taken in the workplace, focusing on prevention and reactive measures.