In a controversial case, the Seoul Seocho Police Department has decided not to prosecute Pastor Choi Jae-young for stalking charges after he was accused of secretly filming himself giving a luxury Christian Dior bag worth approximately 3 million won to Kim Geon-hee, the wife of South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol. The police ruled that there was insufficient evidence to support the allegations against Pastor Choi, determined to be a violation of the stalking punishment law. The case gained traction after a conservative citizens' group reported Pastor Choi's actions to the police, asserting that he had repeatedly sought to meet with Kim, which constituted stalking behavior.

Pastor Choi, who faced additional legal challenges including a separate indictment for violating the anti-graft law, defended himself against the stalking allegations during a police investigation in July 2024. He claimed that his invitations to Kim were communicated in a transparent manner, where he sent photos of the gifts he prepared ahead of time via text message. He argued that if he were indeed a stalker, the gifts would not have been preserved as national records, showcasing the legitimacy of his actions. The controversy surrounding the case encapsulates broader concerns about privacy, celebrity culture, and the intersection of politics and personal relationships in South Korea.

Media coverage of this case, including a report by the online outlet 'Seoul's Voice', which brought the video to light, was also dismissed by the police, as their involvement in the case was deemed minimal and not criminal in nature. This decision reflects ongoing debates in South Korea about the legal treatment of stalking and the implications for public figures, as well as highlighting the delicate balance between freedom of expression and accountability in the digital age.