$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 paid service offering to match individuals with female prison inmates in Korea has ignited controversy, raising concerns about the potential misuse of inmates' personal information. The controversy stems from a document titled "Correctional Facility List" that has circulated online, revealing details of 56 female inmates, including their ages, physical characteristics, and personal information.
The document's top section states that a paid service, priced at 70,000 won ($49) per person, guarantees three letters from the matched inmate, suggesting a commercial arrangement for correspondence. The list also includes descriptions of the women's appearances and personalities, such as "innocent-looking and curvy" and "puppy-like personality," as well as educational backgrounds like "majored in dance" and "former nurse."
These details, which could potentially be used for commercial purposes, have sparked debate over the ethics of such a service.
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