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  "id": 4633762,
  "title": "Prosecutors seek death penalty for Gwangju murder suspect",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/prosecutors-seek-death-penalty-for-gwangju-murder-suspect-4633762",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-31T11:27:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/law-crime/20260831/prosecutors-seek-death-penalty-for-gwangju-murder-suspect"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Prosecutors in Gwangju have petitioned for the death penalty for a 23-year-old man accused of the May 5 murder of 16-year-old Lee Chae-won. The Gwangju District Prosecutors Office argued that Jang Yoon-gi presents a high risk of reoffending, particularly through further instances of murder and sexual assault, if released back into society. Besides Lee's murder, Jang is also charged with attempting to kill a 17-year-old male who attempted to aid the victim, raping a Vietnamese woman two days prior, and illegally filming a teenage girl's body. During his final remarks, Jang expressed remorse, stating he would face the consequences of his actions for the rest of his life. The sentencing is set to take place on September 30.",
  "summary": "Prosecutors on Monday sought the death penalty for a man accused of murdering a female high school student in the southwestern city of Gwangju in May, citing a high risk of repeat offenses. The Gwangju District Prosecutors Office demanded the sentence during the trial of 23-year-old Jang Yoon-gi, who was charged with killing 16-year-old Lee Chae-won on a street in Gwangju on May 5 after trying to…",
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        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "Prosecutors seek death penalty for Gwangju murder suspect",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/prosecutors-seek-death-penalty-for-gwangju-murder-suspect",
        "published": "2026-08-31T09:36:12.000Z"
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        "outlet": "KBS World Radio",
        "title": "Prosecutors Demand Death Penalty for Defendant in Gwangju Murder Case",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/prosecutors-demand-death-penalty-for-defendant-in-gwangju-murder-case",
        "published": "2026-08-31T10:06:28.000Z"
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        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Prosecutors seek death penalty for Gwangju murder suspect",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/prosecutors-seek-death-penalty-for-gwangju-murder-suspect-4635245",
        "published": "2026-08-31T11:32:03.000Z"
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