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Fatal stabbing incident in Yeosu

Overview

In Yeosu, South Jeolla Province, police arrested a man in his 60s for the murder of an acquaintance. The incident occurred around 12:40 a.m. on August 30 in Munsu-dong.

Authorities report that the suspect and the victim, a person in their 50s, were drinking together when a dispute arose. The suspect allegedly moved the victim to a nearby park before committing the attack. Police apprehended the suspect in the vicinity of the park and are investigating the motive and the circumstances of the altercation.

Entities

Yeosu · National Forensic Service · Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency · Yeosu Police Station · Myeonmok-dong, Jungnang District, Seoul

Timeline

  1. 12 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Yeosu police arrest man in 60s for fatal stabbing of acquaintance

    A man in his 60s was arrested in Yeosu, South Korea, for allegedly killing an acquaintance with a weapon following a dispute during a drinking session.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 5 sources
    Two 60-Year-Old Men Killed in Stabbing in Seoul's Myeonmok-dong

    Two men in their 60s were found dead with stab wounds in a Myeonmok‑dong house in Seoul on Aug 8; police suspect a mutual altercation between acquaintances and have ordered a forensic autopsy.

Sources

english.hani.co.kr · seoul.co.kr