Suyu-dong Knife Attack Suspect Detained in Seoul: "Risk of Flight"

A man who carried out a knife attack at a restaurant in Suyu-dong, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul, resulting in the death of the restaurant owner and leaving the owner's spouse in critical condition, has been taken into custody.

On October 28 at 10:30 a.m., Heo Myungsan, the presiding judge of Criminal Division 2 of the Seoul Northern District Court, conducted a pretrial detention hearing for Mr. A, a man in his 60s charged with murder and attempted murder. The judge issued an arrest warrant, stating there was a risk of flight.

Mr. A is accused of wielding a weapon against a couple in their 60s, who owned the restaurant, at around 2:00 p.m. on October 26 in Suyu-dong. The female victim, who was transported to the hospital, died on the morning of October 27, while the male victim is reportedly in critical condition.

It is reported that Mr. A demanded a discount on his meal after the restaurant refused to give him a 1,000-won lottery ticket, which was usually provided for promotional purposes. However, since the incident occurred on a Sunday, the restaurant was unable to provide the lottery ticket because it was not issued on that day.

When Mr. A appeared at the Seoul Northern District Court and was asked if he felt sorry for the bereaved family, he replied, "I am sorry." When asked if he was remorseful, he answered, "Yes."

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