[Asia Economy Reporter Jang Sehee] On the 2nd, the Asan Police Station in Chungnam arrested a man in his 60s, Mr. A, on charges of murder for killing his brother-in-law with a bladed weapon.


Mr. A is accused of repeatedly wielding a bladed weapon at his sister and her husband at his home in Asan City at 12:17 PM on the first day of the Chuseok holiday, September 30, resulting in the death of his brother-in-law.


Mr. A's sister was also seriously injured and is receiving treatment at a university hospital in Daejeon.


The sister and her husband, who live in another region, reportedly visited Mr. A's home to celebrate the Chuseok holiday that day.


It is reported that during the process of drinking and eating together, Mr. A expressed dissatisfaction regarding family matters to his sister and her husband and then wielded the bladed weapon.



The police are conducting a detailed investigation into the circumstances with Mr. A.


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