"One of Them Must Die to End It" Woman in Her 30s Stabs Female Cohabitant Partner with a Knife

Met as Colleagues, Developed into a Romantic Relationship... Not Homosexual, Felt Burdened
Fought Over Relationship Issues and Stabbed in the Neck... Sentenced to 6 Years in Prison

[Asia Economy Reporter Bora Lee] A woman in her 30s who attempted to murder her cohabiting same-sex partner with a weapon was sentenced to six years in prison.

The Criminal Division 6 of the Busan District Court (Chief Judge Kim Tae-eop) announced on the 15th that it sentenced a woman in her 30s, identified as A, to six years in prison on charges of attempted murder. A, a nursing assistant working at a hospital in Busanjin-gu, Busan, developed a romantic relationship with her female colleague B in her 30s at the end of January. A month later, they began cohabiting at A’s residence.

However, A, who was not a homosexual, felt burdened by dating B and feared that their relationship would become known to others. She also found B’s possessiveness difficult to handle. Their relationship did not end easily, and the two frequently quarreled over this issue. On June 21, A quit her job at the hospital and asked B to leave the house.

At 12:05 a.m. on June 28, intoxicated A called B and told her to take her belongings. B entered the house and while packing, reportedly said, "Since this is the last time, I will do as I please." Then, thinking "one of us must die for this to end," A stabbed B once in the neck with a weapon. B was rushed to the hospital and underwent surgery, surviving the attack, but suffered injuries including damage to the carotid artery that required 18 weeks of treatment.

The court stated, "If the emergency transport had been delayed even slightly, the victim could have died. B endured significant physical and psychological suffering from the crime, and the aftereffects are expected to continue." The court added, "The defendant has not been forgiven by the victim, who still pleads for severe punishment." It further explained, "However, the defendant admitted her wrongdoing and expressed remorse. She also quit her job to end the relationship with the victim, which led to an impulsive crime, and this is a somewhat mitigating circumstance."

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