The Central District Prosecutors' Office Forms Special Investigation Team for 'Sillim-dong Sexual Assault and Murder' Case

The Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office announced on the 25th that it has formed a dedicated investigation team to probe Choi Yoon-jong (30, in custody), the suspect in the 'Sillim-dong sexual assault murder' case who was transferred to the prosecution. Four prosecutors have been assigned to the investigation team. Kim Bong-jun, head prosecutor of the Women's and Children's Investigation Division 2, will lead the team.

Choi Yoon-jong, accused of sexually assaulting and murdering a woman on a hiking trail in Sillim-dong, is being transferred to the prosecution at the Seoul Gwanak Police Station on the 25th. Photo by Kang Jin-hyung aymsdream@

The Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office stated, "We will conduct a thorough supplementary investigation to clearly ascertain the full details of the crime and do our utmost to ensure the suspect receives punishment commensurate with the offense. At the same time, we will carefully listen to the bereaved family's position and provide full support for victim assistance."

Choi Yoon-jong is accused of brutally beating, sexually assaulting, and murdering a female victim on the hiking trail of Mokgolsan, connected to Gwanaksan Ecological Park in Sillim-dong, Gwanak-gu, Seoul, on the 17th. He faces charges of rape and murder under the Sexual Violence Punishment Act.

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