The South Korean government and the ruling People Power Party (PPP) have agreed to pass a special bill in response to growing public anxiety over a string of egregious crimes. The proposed legislation aims to broaden the disclosure of personal information of individuals suspected of committing violent crimes. The intent is to enhance the scope of the disclosure, encompassing suspects implicated in severe offenses, including terrorism, organized crime, drug-related offenses, sex crimes against children and random acts of violence against women.

Additionally, the legislation includes a provision for releasing suspects’ mug shots. A crucial aspect of the proposed law is that photos of offenders disclosed to the public must have been taken within the 30 days preceding their arrest.