Elderly Doctor Sent to Prosecutors for Stalking Woman, Claiming She'd Be His Daughter-in-Law

A 70-year-old doctor in Gwangju has been referred to prosecutors on charges of stalking a woman in her 20s, whom he allegedly intended to marry to his son. The individual, identified only as Dr. A, faces charges under the Act on the Punishment of Stalking Crimes.

According to the investigation, Dr. A repeatedly visited the woman's home earlier this year, ringing her doorbell and fleeing, causing her distress. Police initiated an investigation after the woman's father filed a complaint. During the investigation, Dr. A reportedly stated that he committed these acts because he wanted to marry the woman to his son, citing a past connection as university alumni.

Further details revealed that Dr. A had also sent false wedding invitations in the form of text messages to acquaintances, claiming the woman would become his daughter-in-law. The police had previously sent the case to prosecutors in April following the complaint.

Dr. A is currently receiving inpatient treatment for an existing illness, and the police have forwarded the case to the prosecution without detention.