# Investigation into Chinese lecturer murder in South Korea

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/chinese-lecturer-murder-investigation-in-south-korea
> Updated: 2026-08-27T13:26:54.000Z. Sources: 21. Developments: 2.

South Korean police have requested an arrest warrant for Zheng Changsheng, a Chinese anatomy lecturer suspected of murdering and dismembering a 25-year-old Chinese graduate student at the Catholic University of Daegu.

Following the killing on August 20, Zheng allegedly attempted to mislead investigators by dressing in the victim’s clothing to travel via taxi and filing a false missing person report. Authorities report that Zheng used a private vehicle to dispose of body parts across various locations, including Gyeongju and areas in Gyeonggi Province up to 250 kilometers away.

While Zheng claimed the killing was an impulsive act occurring during an argument between lovers, police are investigating whether the crime was premeditated. Notably, the suspect has reportedly refused to undergo a psychopathic personality diagnosis test. As the investigation continues, authorities are searching for any remaining remains and are considering the public disclosure of the suspect’s identity due to the nature of the crime. Police also continue to investigate allegations that Zheng had previously used his academic position to harass other Chinese female students at the university.

## Claims

- The suspect is accused of dismembering the victim's body and disposing of parts in locations including Gyeonggi-do and Gyeongju. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The suspect allegedly wore women's clothing and used a taxi to move between locations to mislead investigators. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The suspect refused to undergo a psychopathic personality diagnosis test by profilers. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Police are reviewing whether to publicly disclose the suspect's identity due to the brutality of the crime. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- South Korean police requested an arrest warrant for a Chinese lecturer suspected of murder. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-27: Chinese lecturer suspected of murdering and dismembering Chinese student in South Korea

A Chinese lecturer in South Korea is suspected of murdering and dismembering a Chinese graduate student, allegedly attempting to evade detection by wearing women's clothing.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chinese-lecturer-arrested-for-murder-of-chinese-graduate-student-in-south-korea

### 2026-08-25: Gyeongsan: Chinese lecturer arrested for murder of graduate student

A Chinese lecturer was arrested in Gyeongsan, South Korea, for murdering a 25-year-old graduate student. The suspect allegedly disguised himself in the victim's clothes to mislead police.

20 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chinese-student-found-dead-in-gyeongsan-man-arrested-for-murder

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