"Serial Killer Choi Seong-jong Was Cruel Since School Days... Thought He Could Kill Someone"

[Asia Economy Reporter Jeon Jin-young] Choi Sin-jong (31), who was arrested on charges of murdering two women who went missing in Jeonju, Jeonbuk, and Busan, is claimed by netizens to have been involved in a criminal organization and exhibited violent tendencies since his school days.

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On the 20th, a netizen claiming to be an acquaintance of Choi Sin-jong stated on a YouTube channel, "Choi Sin-jong used his fists against peers and seniors alike, and he was once part of an organization," adding, "He is short, about 165-170cm, but his violent tendencies became prominent when he drank alcohol."

Another netizen who reported this on YouTube said, "Choi Sin-jong showed cruel behavior since his school days," and "I thought he might kill someone someday. No matter what incident it is, even if evidence is found, he would make excuses and deny it."

The police responded to the claim that Choi Sin-jong was active in a violent organization by stating, "There is no record of such activity." A representative from the Jeonbuk Police Agency said, "The arrested suspect has no prior record of punishment for violations of laws related to violent acts or for organizing, joining, or participating in criminal organizations, including during his school years," and added, "We have not seen his name on any lists of members of violent or criminal organizations."

They further explained, "The current crimes committed and the unilateral claims that he was involved in a violent organization in the past are completely different matters."

Choi Sin-jong was arrested on charges of murdering two women who were reported missing on the 14th and 18th of last month in Jeonju and Busan, respectively, and disposing of their bodies.

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