"Digital sex offenses are rising sharply and its methods have become diversified beyond imagination," Lee said. "It's true that our response and system lag behind this."

Lee said that it's important to curb the crime before it becomes too widespread like the broken windows theory, a crime theory that states small crimes, unless dealt with appropriately in time, lead to more serious and widespread offenses.

During the meeting, participants from various ministries and agencies discussed ways to improve the situation in every step of the crime from measures related to sales of hidden cameras and to providing support for victims, officials said.

Lee cautioned, however, that the government shouldn't overreact to the situation. (Yonhap)