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Fatal Stabbing Rampage at Seoul Supermarket Leaves One Dead, One Injured

A 30-year-old suspect was apprehended wearing a hospital gown; motive remains unclear as authorities investigate.

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

Overview

  • The attack occurred on April 22, 2025, at a supermarket near Mia Station in northern Seoul.
  • A woman in her 60s was transported to a hospital in cardiac arrest and later pronounced dead.
  • Another victim, a woman in her 40s, is hospitalized in stable condition and not in critical condition.
  • Police detained the suspect, a man in his 30s, shortly after the incident; he was reportedly wearing a hospital gown.
  • Authorities report no connection between the suspect and victims, and the motive for the attack remains under investigation.