Chinese graduate student in Korea found dead after going missing, man arrested on suspicion of murder
She was first reported missing by the suspect.
A Chinese graduate student studying in South Korea has been found dead in the home of a fellow Chinese national, following her disappearance five days prior, according to local reports. The man who owned the residence reported her missing, claiming he was her boyfriend. Police have since arrested him on suspicion of murder.
The 20-something student had returned to Gyeongsan city, South Korea, after the Chinese New Year holiday to attend her graduation ceremony. She was last heard from on the day of the ceremony, prompting her family to report her missing the next day.
Police analysis of her phone location data revealed she had visited a convenience store near her university and the Daegu railway station the day she disappeared. Inconsistencies in the suspect's account led to his arrest on August 26. The police will conduct an autopsy to determine the exact cause and time of death.
The Chinese consulate in South Korea has called for a severe punishment for the suspect, requesting thorough investigation and strict punishment. They also offered consular assistance to the victim's family.
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