A 70-year-old man is in police custody after allegedly killing his wife on Lunar New Year’s Day, February 17, 2026, in Jeong읍, South Korea. The incident underscores the tragic potential for domestic violence during traditionally family-focused holidays.
According to reports, police were called to the couple’s home around 11:55 a.m. Local time after receiving a call from the suspect’s son, confessing to the crime. The man is accused of stabbing his wife with a weapon, resulting in her death.
Authorities have identified the suspect as A, age 70 and are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the killing. Police confirmed they arrived at the scene and immediately apprehended the man.
“네 엄마 죽였다,” – “I killed your mother” – were the words the suspect reportedly used when calling his son to admit the crime, according to reports.
Investigators are working to determine the motive behind the attack and are currently questioning the suspect. Initial reports suggest the couple was alone at the time of the incident. Police stated that the situation appeared to involve only the two individuals in the home.
The case is being investigated by the Jeongeup Police Station in North Jeolla Province. Further details are expected to be released as the investigation progresses.
