40s Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Causing Death of Common-Law Wife Over "Give Me Back the Borrowed Money" Dispute
[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Min Jun-young] A man in his 40s who killed his common-law wife after she asked him to return borrowed money was sentenced to 25 years in prison.
The 11th Criminal Division of the Gwangju District Court (Presiding Judge Jeong Ji-seon) announced on the 24th that A (45), who was tried on charges including murder, was sentenced to 25 years in prison and ordered to wear an electronic location tracking device for 10 years.
The court stated, "A borrowed 400 million won from the victim to use as gambling funds, and when pressured to return the money, committed the crime," adding, "It appears the victim experienced extreme fear and pain."
The court further said, "After the crime, he even visited entertainment establishments. He later attempted an extreme act but shifted responsibility onto the victim, making it difficult to see genuine remorse."
A was previously indicted for strangling B (52) to death in an apartment in Naju, Jeollanam-do, on March 12.
Two days after the crime, he attempted an extreme act at home but was taken to the hospital by police who responded to a report from relatives.
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He also attempted an extreme act once while in the police station detention center.
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