Elderly doctor sent to prosecutors for stalking young woman, citing marriage plans

A 70-year-old doctor in Gwangju has been referred to prosecutors on charges of violating stalking laws. The physician allegedly harassed a woman in her 20s by repeatedly ringing her doorbell and distributing false wedding invitations.

The doctor, who operates a local clinic, is accused of causing the woman distress by visiting her home on two occasions early this year and ringing her doorbell before fleeing. He also allegedly sent text messages to mutual acquaintances, falsely stating that the woman was set to marry his son.

Investigators confirmed that the doctor and the woman knew each other through a university alumni association, with the doctor being a senior alumnus. The woman's father filed a complaint with the police in March, leading to an investigation into the stalking allegations.

Police took up the case and forwarded it to prosecutors in April while the doctor remained at liberty. The doctor reportedly told investigators that his actions were driven by his desire to have the woman marry his son.

Authorities are pursuing charges under the Act on the Punishment of Stalking Crimes, following the confirmation of stalking behaviors that caused the victim anxiety.

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I did it because I wanted her to marry my son.