30s Woman Sentenced for Attacking Woman on Street with Bladed Weapon

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[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Yeon-ju] A woman in her 30s who went on a stabbing rampage in a park was sentenced to prison.

The Criminal Division 11 of Cheongju District Court (Chief Judge Jo Hyung-woo) announced on the 29th that A (35), who was arrested and prosecuted on charges of attempted murder, was sentenced to 3 years and 6 months in prison.

The court stated, "Considering the motive and circumstances of the crime, it is recognized that there was an implied intent to kill," and added, "Since the victim narrowly escaped death and experienced considerable fear during the crime, and the victim is pleading for a severe punishment, a prison sentence is inevitable."

However, the court explained the sentencing reasons, saying, "We took into account that the crime was only attempted, that the defendant suffers from a mental illness, and that this is her first offense."

A was charged with repeatedly wielding a weapon and injuring passerby B (42, female) at a park in Yullyang-dong, Cheongwon-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungbuk Province, at around 3:10 p.m. on October 30 last year.

Police who responded to a passerby’s report arrested A on the spot as she was wandering around the crime scene.

B sustained injuries to her face and neck and was taken to a hospital for treatment.

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