Overview

• The stabbing occurred late on May 22, 2025, at the suspect's apartment in Paju, 30 kilometers northwest of Seoul.
• Three police officers responding to a domestic violence call sustained stab wounds to their necks, arms, and other areas; one officer is seriously injured.
• The suspect, a man in his 40s, inflicted serious self-injuries before being apprehended and hospitalized.
• The suspect’s wife had sought police assistance for domestic violence prior to the incident.
• Authorities are conducting a thorough investigation to determine the motive and specific circumstances surrounding the attack.