In Gyeonggi Province, a tragic incident occurred where a woman in her twenties, categorized as a stalking victim, was fatally attacked by her stalker. Reports indicate that the attacker, a man in his forties, assaulted her with a knife shortly after she attempted to send an emergency alert through her smartwatch. Unfortunately, while the alert was registered, there was no preventive mechanism in place to stop the attack before it occurred, highlighting potential failures in the police's response to stalking situations. The police had previously taken action against the attacker, having been informed by the victim that he was stalking her and violating location information laws. They submitted applications for various temporary measures to the court, which were granted in light of the rising concerns about stalking leading to severe crimes, including murder. A critical aspect of these measures was supposed to include a GPS tracking device that could alert both the police and the victim if the stalker approached within a certain distance, but this measure was not requested by the police in this case. This incident calls into question the effectiveness and implementation of stalking protection laws in South Korea, especially given recent legal reforms aimed at increasing victims' safety. The situation illustrates the ongoing challenge of addressing stalking violence and the urgency of improving police protocol to intervene before tragedies like this occur, ensuring that victims receive adequate protection and support from law enforcement agencies.