Children Siblings Found Dead in Villa in Eunpyeong, Seoul... Mother in Unconscious State

Seoul Western Police Station (Photo by Asia Economy DB)

[Asia Economy Reporter Donghoon Jeong] A 6-year-old girl and a 10-year-old boy were found lying dead in a room of a villa in Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul. Their mother, Ms. A (44), was also found unconscious next to her two children and was transported to the hospital, but remains in an unresponsive state.

The Seoul Western Police Station announced on the 28th at around 2:30 PM that a 6-year-old girl and a 10-year-old boy were found dead in a room of a villa in Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul.

A note believed to have been left by Ms. A was also found in the room. The police are investigating the exact circumstances of the incident by questioning Ms. A’s acquaintances and family members.

Based on the contents of the note, the police are investigating the possibility that Ms. A, in despair over her situation, attempted to end her life along with her children.

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