South Korea

Woman kills stranger and cuts up their body parts ‘out of curiosity’

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In a chilling turn of events, a young woman in South Korea with a fixation on true crime stories allegedly murdered and dismembered another woman, a crime she claims was motivated by a desire to understand murder first-hand. The 23-year-old suspect, Jung Yoo-jung, showed a deep interest in crime-themed television shows and books. She began researching methods to hide a body, according to a report from the Busan police in the Chosun Ilbo. Jung’s preparations …

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Missiles Fly In A Show Of Force On The Korean Peninsula

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South Korea and US fire eight missiles into sea in show of force to North Korea – The Guardian South Korea and the US fired eight missiles into the sea in response to North Korea’s missile launch just 12-hours earlier. South Korea’s president Yoon Suk-yeol warned the North that its nuclear and ballistic missile programs threatened regional and world peace, and promised a “firm and stern response” to any future provocations. North Korea fired eight …

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South Korea Votes for President After Bitter Election Cycle

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(InformingNews.com) – The presidential election in South Korea has been a rocky road for the two leading contenders, who have battled it out through scandals and controversies. Results of the race will impact the United States as well as other allied countries. The bitter campaigning ended when voters went to the polls on March 9. The progressive Lee Jae-Myung from the Democratic Party and Yoon Suk Yeol from the conservative People Power Party went head-to-head …

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