Gwangju Stabbing Death Prompts Student Calls for Stronger Safety

Gwangju stabbing death prompts student calls for stronger safety

Grief over the death of a high school student in a suspected random stabbing attack is spreading across South Korea, with students nationwide issuing statements. Students have condemned the incident and called for a thorough police investigation, stronger safety measures and responsible media coverage. The case occurred in Gwangju at around midnight on May 5. A 24-year-old suspect surnamed Jang allegedly stabbed the student, who did not know him, and seriously injured another high school student

By The Korea Herald