A woman in her 40s was found dead in a one-room apartment in Gumi-si, Gyeongbuk. The police have apprehended and are investigating a man who was with the victim. Photo by Gumi Police Station Exterior
[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Sung-wook] A woman in her 40s was found dead in a one-room apartment in Gumi-si, Gyeongbuk. The police have apprehended and are investigating a male suspect who was with the victim.
On the 10th, the Gumi Police Station announced that they are investigating a man in his 40s, Mr. B, on charges of assault causing death for repeatedly hitting a woman, Ms. A, who was with him. Mr. B is suspected of killing Ms. A by striking her face multiple times after an argument while drinking together.
According to the police investigation, Mr. B called 119 himself at 1:24 p.m. that day, reporting that Ms. A was not breathing. When the paramedics arrived, Ms. A was already deceased and had injuries on her face. The police urgently arrested Mr. B on charges of assault causing death after he admitted to hitting Ms. A at the scene.
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