In Buyeo, Man in His 50s Kills Wife After Argument (Summary)

A man in his 50s was arrested by the police in Buyeo, South Chungcheong Province, on suspicion of murdering his wife.

The Buyeo Police Station announced on the 21st that they have booked Mr. A (in his 50s) on charges of murder and are currently investigating the case.

Mr. A is suspected of killing Ms. B (in her 50s) at around 2:50 a.m. at their home after an argument with his wife.

It is reported that after remarrying Ms. B, Mr. A frequently argued with his ex-wife over child support issues, and he committed the murder during a quarrel with Ms. B.

The ex-wife, who received a phone call from Mr. A saying "I'm going to die," reported the incident to the police. Mr. A was arrested by officers who arrived at the scene while he was attempting to take his own life. Ms. B was found dead, reportedly as a result of Mr. A's actions.

The police are investigating the details of the incident, including Mr. A's motive for the murder.