The misuse of spy cameras in South Korea, which has instilled fear in women of being filmed without consent in public spaces, continues to be a significant societal issue despite the introduction of stricter laws in 2020.

Many electronics stores continue to sell spy cameras openly, even though they have been at the center of a national debate for years. Calls to tighten controls on the sale of these devices have intensified, but efforts to pass relevant legislation have stalled in the National Assembly, leaving little hope for immediate progress.