'Mapo Officetel Girlfriend Assault and Homicide' 30s Male Admits Charges in First Trial

A man in his 30s who assaulted his girlfriend, with whom he had been arguing, causing her death at an officetel in Mapo-gu, Seoul, is seen leaving the courtroom after completing a pre-arrest detention hearing at the Seoul Western District Court on September 15.
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[Asia Economy Reporter Jeong Dong-hoon] A man in his 30s who brutally assaulted his girlfriend to death at an officetel in Mapo-gu, Seoul, admitted to his charges at his first trial.

According to the legal community on the 7th, the defendant Lee Mo (31) stated at the first hearing of the injury resulting in death charge held on the 4th at the Seoul Western District Court, Criminal Division 12, presided over by Chief Judge An Dong-beom, "I am willing to apologize a hundred times to the victim's side," adding, "I did not know the personal details of the victim's family and it was difficult to approach them, so I was not in a position to attempt that."

Lee is accused of assaulting his girlfriend Hwang Mo (26) multiple times on the head and other parts of her body during an argument at an officetel in Mapo-gu, Seoul, on July 25. Hwang, who collapsed and lost consciousness due to the assault, showed symptoms of traumatic basal subarachnoid hemorrhage (brain hemorrhage) and was taken to the hospital but passed away on August 17.

At the trial, Lee appeared nervous, trembling and with a tearful expression. After the hearing, Lee's defense attorney told reporters, "He fully admits to the charges," confirming once again.

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