A Man in His 50s Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison for Stabbing His Cohabiting Partner's Lover 12 Times with a Weapon

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[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Yeon-ju] A man in his 50s was sentenced to prison for stabbing his cohabiting partner's lover 12 times with a weapon, causing injury.

The Jeonju District Court's 12th Criminal Division (Chief Judge Kim Yu-rang) announced on the 16th that it sentenced A (55) to 4 years in prison on charges of attempted murder.

He was also ordered to undergo probation for 3 years from the date of completion of the sentence.

The court stated the sentencing reasons, saying, "Considering the weapon and method of the crime, as well as the injury locations on the victim, although the crime was only attempted, the nature of the offense is very serious. However, taking into account that fortunately no severe injury resulted, and that the victim escaped to the veranda and was able to receive aid after being handed a mobile phone, the sentence was determined."

A was tried on charges of stabbing B (42), his cohabiting partner's lover, 12 times with a weapon at his home in Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do, at around 3:55 p.m. on December 5 last year, causing injuries requiring three weeks of medical treatment.

According to police investigation, A committed the crime after becoming enraged upon seeing his cohabiting partner and B having sexual intercourse in a small room of his house.

Earlier that day, around 1 p.m., A reportedly decided to break up with his cohabiting partner over a phone call, then invited them to his home where they drank together.

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