Suspect in 'Janggeom Wife Murder' Admits Charges in First Trial... Rejects Citizen Jury Trial

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[Asia Economy Reporter Yoo Byung-don] A man in his 40s accused of killing his wife with a weapon during an argument amid divorce proceedings admitted all charges against him at his first trial.

The Criminal Division 14 of the Seoul Southern District Court (Chief Judge Kim Dong-hyun) held the first hearing on the 8th afternoon for Jang (49), who was arrested and indicted on charges of murder and violations of the Act on the Control of Firearms, Swords, and Explosives.

At the trial, Jang stated, "I admit all the facts alleged by the prosecution." He also agreed to most of the evidence submitted by the prosecution that day. However, he requested a closed trial for some evidence related to the victim and relatives, postponing the evidence examination and other procedures to the next hearing.

He expressed that he did not wish for a jury trial.

Jang was arrested and indicted on charges of stabbing his wife to death with a sword at a villa in Hwagok-dong, Gangseo-gu, Seoul, around 2 p.m. on September 3.

At the time of the incident, it is known that Jang swung the sword he had kept during an argument with his wife, who had come home to pick up her belongings. Jang and the victim had been living separately since May of this year while undergoing divorce proceedings. After the crime, Jang reported himself to the police.

Meanwhile, the next trial for Jang is scheduled for 3 p.m. on the 17th.

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