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Fatal Knife Attack in Seoul Store Raises Mental Health Concerns

A man in his 30s killed a customer and injured a store clerk in Gangbuk-gu, prompting police to investigate his mental state and seek a murder warrant.

This image, provided by Yonhap News TV, shows the building of Seoul's Gangbuk Police Station in Seoul. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
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Overview

  • The suspect, wearing a hospital gown and reportedly intoxicated, used a knife from the store to carry out the attack on Tuesday evening.
  • A 60-something-year-old woman died from her injuries, while a store clerk in her 40s sustained non-critical arm injuries.
  • Security footage showed the suspect chasing and stabbing the fleeing victim a second time outside the store.
  • The suspect claimed his actions were influenced by delusions involving his doctor, though investigators found his statements inconsistent.
  • Authorities are examining the suspect's mental health history and plan to request a murder arrest warrant.