Stalker Accused of Murder Allegedly Told Associate to Record Victim's Conversations

Kim Hun, 44, who is accused of stalking and brutally murdering his former girlfriend, allegedly directed associates to secretly record their conversations, according to court proceedings. The prosecution revealed that Hun demanded acquaintances persuade the victim while simultaneously recording their dialogues.

During the third hearing at the Uijeongbu District Court in Namyangju, presided over by Judge Kim Guk-sik, evidence was presented regarding the charges of retaliatory murder and injury against Kim Hun. The court heard testimony from two former part-time employees of Hun.

One witness, identified as Mr. B, testified that he met the victim, Ms. A, and Kim Hun in August of the previous year while seeking part-time work. Mr. B is currently on trial himself for attaching a tracking device to the victim's car at Kim Hun's request. He recounted that he and others had spoken negatively about Kim Hun in the office, and that Hun had installed hidden cameras and recording devices behind a TV.

The prosecution presented evidence suggesting Kim Hun's attempts to manipulate the victim and gather information through covert means. The alleged instructions for recording conversations and placing tracking devices point to a pattern of obsessive behavior and control leading up to the fatal attack on March 14.