Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Adolescents who experience violence in school bring violence home to family, study finds

Three out of 10 adolescents who experienced school violence have committed violence against their parents, raising calls for support measures that focus on families rather than only individual students.

2025-12-25

Man gets suspended sentence after wife requests leniency in assault case

A man received a suspended prison sentence for cutting the hair of his wife and injuring her with a weapon during a domestic dispute in Gwangju, the court said on Monday.

2025-11-10

Police arrest man for over alleged attempt to kill sleeping wife

A man faces possible criminal charges for allegedly attempting to kill his sleeping wife by striking her with a blunt weapon, with the police opening a case to be pursued once the man regains consiciousness after passing out following the attack.

2025-10-21

Man sentenced to prison for assaulting mistress in Cheongju

A man in his 60s was sentenced to prison for repeatedly assaulting his mistress — including burning her with a lit cigarette and striking her face with a soju bottle — after she attempted to end their relationship

2025-10-13

Man arrested for allegedly killing common-law partner on golf course in South Gyeongsang

Geoje police arrested a man in his 50s for killing his former common-law partner at a golf course earlier this month, authorities said Monday.

2025-09-15

Well-known actor reported for allegedly assaulting wife

A well-known actor was reported for allegedly assaulting his wife during a domestic dispute at their home in Bucheon, Gyeonggi, police said Thursday.

2025-08-14

Man arrested for allegedly threatening daughter with weapon over use of consumption coupon

A man in his 80s was arrested after allegedly threatening his daughter with a weapon during an argument over a government-issued consumption coupon. Gyeonggi Uiwang Police said Monday they are investigating the father on charges of special threats.

2025-08-04

Prosecutors appeal 'light' sentence for man who assaulted pregnant wife

Prosecutors have appealed a fine for a man who assaulted his pregnant wife, arguing that the offenses were grave and merit a harsher penalty than the 7 million won fine handed down by the Chuncheon District Court.

2025-08-03

Woman arrested for attempting to kill husband in cafe after suspecting him of cheating

A woman in her 50s was arrested in Incheon for allegedly attempting to kill her husband and mutilating his genitals, police said Friday. According to the Ganghwa Police Precinct, the attack took place around 1 a.m. Friday inside a cafe.

2025-08-01

Women's rights groups rally in Yongsan after string of dating violence stabbings

Women’s rights groups gathered Thursday outside the presidential office in Yongsan, central Seoul, to condemn what they called the government’s repeated failure to protect women from violence.

2025-07-31