20s Woman Arrested for Killing Husband Over Money Issues: "Risk of Escape"

Charged with Killing Husband with a Weapon... Risk of Flight

[Asia Economy Reporter Jang Sehee] A woman in her 20s who surrendered to the police after killing her husband in his 40s with a weapon over financial disputes has been detained.

On the 11th, Seoul Central District Court Chief Judge Lim Kwang-ho issued an arrest warrant for the woman in her 20s, identified as A, on suspicion of murder, citing concerns that she might flee.

Earlier, during her appearance for the warrant hearing that morning, when reporters asked if she was remorseful for the crime, A said, "I am sincerely remorseful," and expressed, "I am truly sorry to my husband and the bereaved family."

A is accused of stabbing her husband, B, with a weapon around 5 a.m. on the 9th at their residence in Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul. After killing her husband, A surrendered to the Gangnam Police Station in Seoul at around 12:50 p.m. The police transferred the case to the Suseo Police Station, which has jurisdiction over their residence, after investigating the scene.

During the police investigation, A stated that she killed B after getting drunk and arguing over financial issues, including support for living expenses.

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