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Murder investigation of North Korean defector in Paju

Overview

Police in Paju, South Korea, launched a murder investigation after discovering the body of a North Korean defector in an apartment. The victim, a woman in her 30s, was found in an advanced state of decomposition. An autopsy confirmed the death was a homicide, estimated to have occurred around early last month.

Investigators identified the victim’s partner as the primary suspect, who reportedly fled the country following the incident. Law enforcement has requested assistance from Interpol to locate the individual.

Entities

Uijeongbu District Prosecutors' Office · Interpol · Jeju Seobu Police Station · Paju Police Station

Timeline

  1. [CRIME] 2 sources
    South Korean authorities investigate murder and robbery cases

    South Korean authorities are investigating a murder linked to a 50 billion won counterfeit gift certificate scheme in Paju and a robbery involving extortion and assault in Jeju.

  2. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Paju police investigate murder of North Korean defector

    South Korean police are investigating the murder of a North Korean defector in Paju after her body was found in an apartment. The primary suspect has fled the country.

Sources

chosunonline.com · cnn.co.jp · kgnews.co.kr · seoul.co.kr