A Man in His 30s Who Killed His Parents and Older Brother Admits Charges in First Trial

Withdrawal of Request for 국민참여재판... "Just Proceed"
Judge Asking About Feelings: "Nothing Special to Say"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Yoo Byung-don] Kim Mo (31), who is accused of killing three family members including his parents and brother, admitted to the charges at his first trial.

The Criminal Division 14 of the Seoul Southern District Court (Chief Judge Kim Dong-hyun) held the first hearing for Kim, who was indicted on charges of parricide and murder, at 10:30 a.m. on the 18th.

At the trial, Kim's defense attorney stated, "The defendant admits to all charges and is remorseful."

Also, Kim, who had previously expressed a desire for a jury trial, reversed his position by saying, "Please just proceed."

When the court asked Kim about his current feelings, he consistently responded with indifference, saying, "I have nothing particular to say."

Kim is accused of killing his parents and brother at his home in Yangcheon-gu, Seoul, around 6:50 a.m. on February 10. After the crime, Kim himself called 119, and when the police arrived at the scene, it was confirmed that the three victims?his parents and brother?were already deceased.

Meanwhile, during the investigation, Kim stated that he had a history of hospitalization in a psychiatric hospital due to depressive symptoms. He was transferred to the National Forensic Hospital and underwent a psychiatric evaluation for about a month, where he was diagnosed with diminished mental capacity.

Kim's next trial is scheduled for 2:20 p.m. on June 29.

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