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Father-in-law killed, wife abducted Suspect Kim Sung-woo's identity released
D-11 Deadline November 18 · Seoul Police Agency public information disclosure end date
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In short
The identity of Kim Sung-woo (26), who killed his father-in-law and abducted his wife in Songpa-gu, Seoul, has been released.
Police decided to release his identity, viewing the crime as brutal and having sufficient evidence.
The bereaved family claims the crime was retaliation for domestic violence reports and divorce proceedings.
Key facts
When
The crime occurred at 5:38 a.m. on the 11th at the in-laws' home in Songpa-gu, Seoul.
Who
Kim Sung-woo (26) is suspected of killing his mother-in-law and abducting his wife.
What
He killed his mother-in-law with a weapon and fled to Yangyang, Gangwon Province with his wife in a car.
How
Police decided to release his identity on the 19th, and it will be made public from 6 p.m. that day for 30 days.
What it means for me
The case has drawn attention as a revealing gap in the domestic violence victim protection system.
Society · 2 sources combinedp. 2 / 3
Dining Brands Group Recruiting college graduate hires
Deadline Deadline November 1 · College graduate recruitment application deadline
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In short
Dining Brands Group, which operates BHC and Outback Steakhouse, is hiring college graduate employees.
The company will recruit double-digit numbers of new hires across five departments: store management, human resources, design, marketing, and overseas operations.
Applications will be accepted on the recruitment website until November 1st.
Key facts
When
Applications will be accepted until November 1st.
Who
Dining Brands Group, the operator of BHC Chicken and Outback Steakhouse, is recruiting.
What
The company will hire double-digit numbers of college graduates across five departments: store management, human resources, design, marketing, and overseas operations.
How
Applicants who pass the document screening will interview in November-December and join in January next year.
What it means for me
If you are preparing for a job in food service or retail, it is worth checking the hiring departments and qualifications.
Society · 2 sources combinedp. 3 / 3
City University Essay Exam Cheating Second Smart Glasses Case Found
D-12 Deadline November 19 · Smart glasses must be submitted before the first session on exam day
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In short
A second examinee with smart glasses was caught during Seoul City University's regular admission essay exam.
This makes two smart glasses-related cheating cases at the university.
Possessing smart glasses alone will count as cheating on the November college entrance exam.
Key facts
When
It was detected during Seoul City University's science department essay exam on October 3rd.
Who
One examinee applying through regular admission placed smart glasses on the desk.
What
Although not worn, merely possessing them violated test regulations and the student was dismissed.
How
The university banned both wearers and possessors from applying to the university for 3 years.
What it means for me
Examinees taking the November college entrance exam will face cheating charges for merely bringing smart glasses to the test site.
