South Korea market stabbing leaves one in ‘cardiac arrest’, seven hurt
The suspect had met his addiction counsellor and probation officer on the day of the attack, according to the justice ministry.
A man with an electronic ankle monitor was arrested after a stabbing incident at a supermarket in South Korea's Incheon on Tuesday. The attack left one person in cardiac arrest and seven others wounded, according to authorities. CCTV footage captured the suspect running through the store with weapons strapped to both hands, and over ten knives were found in his bag.
Shoppers intervened to stop the attack, using trays and chairs to defend themselves. The 50-year-old suspect had previously served a four-year prison sentence for attempted murder in 2015 after repeatedly stabbing his ex-wife, who refused to reconcile with him. He was then required to wear an electronic ankle monitor for 10 years and barred from leaving his home between midnight and 6am.
The Ministry of Justice apologized for the incident and stated they were conducting a thorough investigation into the circumstances and the entire electronic monitoring process. President Lee Jae Myung was briefed on the matter and ordered a review of the management and supervision system for individuals wearing electronic ankle monitors.
The suspect had recently been treated for alcohol addiction and received psychological counseling. He met with his addiction counselor and probation officer earlier that day before the attack. South Korea generally maintains a low crime rate, but the country has experienced several stabbing incidents in recent years, including a man who stabbed three police officers in May 2025 and three people who were stabbed to death at a Seoul pizza restaurant in September of the same year.
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