A court verdict has been announced in South Korea regarding a criminal case that shocked the public and enraged the entire country. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
The court sentenced a school teacher who brutally stabbed and killed an 8-year-old girl to life imprisonment. According to information, 48-year-old Myon Je Wan lured his pupil, an 8-year-old girl named Kim Hye Nun, into the classroom in February of this year and attacked her with a knife.
This incident caused great shock and anger throughout the country. Although prosecutors demanded the death penalty, the court rejected this demand due to the defendant’s fragile mental state and sentenced him to life imprisonment.
In court, Myon Je Wan admitted his guilt and expressed remorse for his actions. He emphasized that he was undergoing treatment for a mental illness at the time the crime was committed.
During the investigation, it was revealed that he had exhibited aggressive behavior before the incident and had been examined by the school administration. However, on that day, he bought a knife, brought it to school, and admitted that he planned to kill another child.
When the girl did not return home, her parents contacted the police. As a result of the search, the child was found stabbed inside the school building.
The accused also had injury marks on his neck, which the police considered an attempted suicide. According to the court’s decision, Myon Je Wan was not only sentenced to life imprisonment but also required to wear an electronic monitoring bracelet for 30 years.
The court statement said, “The defendant took the life of his pupil in a school, which should have been the safest place for children. This is an act not only against the law but also against the principles of humanity.” Following the incident, government officials are discussing strengthening security measures in schools, making psychological evaluations and mental health monitoring for teachers mandatory.
This incident has intensified serious discussions in South Korea about psychological pressure in the education system, mental health, and public safety.
