Arrest Warrant Issued for 70s Man in Pohang Who Fatally Struck Wife with Farming Tool

A man in his 70s, Mr. A, has been arrested on charges of murder for striking his wife with a farming tool, resulting in her death.
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[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Bong-ju] A man in his 70s, identified as A, has been issued an arrest warrant on charges of murder for striking his wife with a farming tool, resulting in her death.

According to the Pohang Bukbu Police Station on the 2nd, A is accused of hitting his wife, also in her 70s, with a farming tool at their home in Buk-gu, Pohang City, around 9:10 PM the previous day, causing her death.

He reportedly called the police himself around 7 AM on the 2nd and was apprehended at the scene.

The police are investigating the circumstances of the incident.