A recent South Korean court ruling sentenced a man in his 20s to 18 months in prison after he distributed nude photos when his girlfriend announced their breakup. The case reflects a wider pattern described in the report, where breakup-related abuse has included illegal recordings, confinement, assault and killing, with perpetrators ranging from teenagers to people in their 60s and including women as well as men.
Police reports of dating violence rose from 57,305 in 2021 to 105,327 in 2025, an increase of 83.8 percent. The report also points to cases in which victims sought help but were not adequately protected, strengthening calls for earlier and more effective action during reporting and investigation.