$49 to become pen pals with female inmates? Paid matching service stirs controversy in Korea
An apparent paid service that brokers pen pal connections with female prison inmates has sparked controversy in Korea amid suspicions that documents containing inmates' ages, physical characteristics and other personal information are being circulated for commercial purposes by companies offering services for prisoners. A document titled "Correctional Facility List" recently circulated online.…
A controversial paid service in Korea is offering to connect individuals with female prison inmates through pen pal correspondence, raising concerns about the potential misuse of inmates' personal information. A document titled "Correctional Facility List" compiled and circulated online contains identifying details of 56 female inmates, including their ages, prison locations, and physical attributes such as height and weight.
At the top of the document, it is stated that the service, "Correctional pen pal matching," costs 70,000 won ($49) per person and guarantees three letters from the matched inmate. The list also includes descriptions of the women's appearances and personalities, such as "innocent-looking and curvy," "puppy-like personality," and "affectionate and kind."
The document further reveals personal details like their educational backgrounds, including one who "majored in dance" and another who was a "former nurse," potentially exposing sensitive information that could be exploited for commercial gain.
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