Husband in His 40s Detained and Referred to Prosecutors for Attacking Wife with Weapon During Marital Dispute

Referred to Seoul Western District Prosecutors' Office on the morning of the 25th

A man in his 40s who wielded a weapon at his wife during a marital dispute has been handed over to prosecutors while in custody.

Mapo Police Station, Seoul. Photo by Ji Eun Oh

Mapo Police Station in Seoul announced on March 26 that Mr. A has been detained and referred to the prosecution on charges of attempted murder.

According to the police, Mr. A is accused of attempting to kill his wife by stabbing her multiple times in the neck and chest with a weapon at their home in Mapo-gu, Seoul, around 12:00 p.m. on March 18.

Mr. A reported the crime himself immediately after the incident and is said to have stated during the police investigation that the crime was committed impulsively during a marital dispute.

The victim suffered serious injuries, was transported to the hospital for emergency surgery, and is currently recovering in the hospital.

A police official stated, "Based on the circumstances of the crime and the evidence, the case was referred to the Seoul Western District Prosecutors' Office."

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