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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
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.
