40s Man Arrested and Indicted for Killing Wife with Long Sword During Divorce Lawsuit

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[Asia Economy Reporter Yoo Byung-don] A man in his 40s, accused of killing his wife with a weapon during a dispute amid divorce proceedings, has been brought to trial.

The Criminal Division 3 of the Seoul Southern District Prosecutors' Office (Chief Prosecutor Lee Dong-gyun) announced on the 1st that they had arrested and indicted Jang Mo (49) on charges of murder and violation of the Firearms and Ammunition Control Act on the 28th of last month.

According to the prosecution, Jang is accused of stabbing his wife to death with a weapon at a villa in Hwagok-dong, Gangseo-gu, around 2 p.m. on the 3rd of last month.

At the time of the incident, Jang reportedly had a verbal argument with the victim over divorce issues. When the victim asked her father, who was present, to film the argument, Jang became enraged and used a 'Nihonto' (Japanese sword) kept at home to kill his wife. The victim's father is reported to have sustained no injuries.

Previously, claims were made that the victim had suffered domestic violence for several years. An acquaintance of the victim stated that Jang had beaten the victim in front of their children, strangled her, and regularly threatened her with the Japanese sword.

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