The government has revised laws to allow surveillance cameras on major trekking courses, officials said Sunday, after growing safety concerns over a recent murder of a female hiker.

Concerns over unfrequented trekking paths mounted after a 40-year-old woman was killed while walking a popular coastal walking trail on the southern resort island of Jeju earlier this month. Following the incident, some parts of the trekking paths have been temporarily closed.

In response, the Ministry of Public Administration and Security said it will issue an advance notice of a new bill on Tuesday that allows establishment of closed circuit televisions on trekking courses, mountain trails and forest walking paths.

The ministry said it will collect opinions from nearby residents to seek ways to install the cameras in places deemed necessary for pedestrian safety.

The ministry also plans to set up a committee to review pedestrian regulations to further implement measures to protect tourists from potential crimes. (Yonhap News)