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On September 3, 2024, a man in his 30s murdered his ex-girlfriend with a weapon in an office building in Yeonje-gu, Busan.
The man went to his ex-girlfriend’s home at around 7 p.m. and stabbed her multiple times with a weapon he had prepared beforehand.
The victim, a woman in her 20s, was found in cardiac arrest shortly after the incident, but was pronounced dead after being transported to the hospital.
The man had broken up with her about a month earlier and had been harassing her ever since. The woman reported to police three times about the man’s threats after the breakup, but ultimately failed to prevent the tragedy.
After the crime, the man climbed to the roof of the office building and attempted to commit suicide, calling the police directly to inform them that he had committed the crime.
Police responded to the scene, rescued the man, who was sitting on a ledge, and made an emergency arrest on suspicion of murder.
This incident has gone beyond a simple conflict between lovers and has become a serious social issue.
In Korea, violence between lovers is showing an increasing trend, and it has been pointed out that it should be recognized as a crime rather than a simple conflict.
Police are currently detaining the suspect and investigating the exact circumstances and motives behind the incident.
Incidents of relationship violence are increasing year on year, and there is an urgent need for a social response.
This incident highlights the seriousness of violence in romantic relationships and shows the urgent need for severe punishment of perpetrators and practical measures to protect victims.
