두달째 ‘불쑥 출몰’…연세대 인근 복면 알몸 남성에 학생들 불안

Over the past two months, a mysterious man dressed in black and faceless has been causing concern among students at the nearby Seoul University. Positioned at the back of the university's Seonchon Campus dormitory (Mugak Hall), a staircase leading to an entrance over Hunamsan Trail has been covered in yellow safety tape resembling a spider web, and a sign warning of an unidentified intruder trespassing has been affixed.

The faceless man has evaded capture for two months, leading to growing anxiety among students. Despite the first report two months ago, authorities have yet to identify the suspect.

A 21-year-old female student residing in the dormitory stated, "I believe it's a matter that needs to be addressed by closing the school, but I'm unsure if it's the best course of action." Another student noted that administrators were cautioning against entering the area. The police are investigating the possibility that the same person is responsible for the three incidents, analyzing the DNA evidence collected from the three cases and footage from a nearby security camera.

However, they are facing challenges due to a lack of surveillance cameras and limited leads. The police have assured that they are making efforts to track down the suspect swiftly.

In response to the incidents, Seoul University announced on the 20th that it would enhance safety measures at the Life Center dormitory. These measures include temporarily closing the entrance from Mugak Hall, improving lighting on the pedestrian walkway, and increasing patrols. Despite these precautions, the university emphasized that the campus is well-equipped with surveillance cameras.

A university spokesperson said, "There are many surveillance cameras on campus, and (the security system) is well-maintained. The issue isn't that the intruder is hiding in the school, but rather in the mountains, appearing unexpectedly." Seoul Police Station, in collaboration with the Metropolitan Police Department's Emergency Prevention Patrol, has stepped up patrols in the area and dispatched an officer to the scene to assess the security and safety situation.