By Lee Kyung-min
The Korean National Police Agency said Monday it will seek to ban manufacturing and possessing small cameras that are made in various shapes to avoid detection.
The move comes amid growing concern about hidden cameras in public places following recent online footage showing more than 100 naked women in water park shower rooms.
Police Commissioner Kang Sin-myeong said he would talk with the related authorities about the measures.
In a related move, he said 215 undercover police officers would be sent to 97 water parks nationwide to crack down on people who secretly film people in shower rooms or other scenes infringing on privacy.
Female officers will be mobilized for female areas.
Rewards will also be given to whistle-blowers who report anyone suspected of using hidden cameras at water parks.