The Stalker That Lived With Dead Bodies | The Disturbing Case of Kim Tae-Hyun

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This video covers the true crime case of Kim Tae-hyun, a man who stalked and murdered a woman and her family in Seoul, South Korea, in 2020 after becoming obsessed with her. The video details his background, the escalation of his stalking and harassment, the murders, his subsequent arrest and trial, and the legislative changes regarding stalking in South Korea.

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Answers: What is the true crime case of Kim Tae-hyun and his stalking murder in Seoul?

• True crime documentary
• Stalking and murder case
• Kim Tae-hyun case
• South Korean criminal justice system
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What it concludes

• Kim Tae-hyun stalked and harassed Ari after she rejected his romantic advances, eventually leading to the murder of Ari, her sister, and her mother in March 2021.
• Kim Tae-hyun disguised himself as a delivery driver to gain entry into Ari's apartment and committed the murders.
• Kim Tae-hyun attempted suicide after the murders but failed and was later arrested and charged with multiple offences including murder, theft, intrusion of housing, misdemeanore, and infringement of communication networks.
• South Korea updated its stalking laws in October 2021, increasing penalties from a maximum of 29 days in jail and 100,000 won fine to up to 5 years in prison and 50 million won fine.
• Leaving personal addresses or identifying information on social media can contribute to stalking and cybercrimes, highlighting the need for caution online.