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Teacher questioned in stabbing death of first-grader in South Korea

An elementary school teacher in Daejeon, South Korea, is being questioned for allegedly stabbing a first-grader to death during after-school care on February 10, 2025.
The acting president, Choi Sang-mok, has ordered a review of school safety standards following the incident, emphasizing the need for thorough investigations.
The suspect, a woman in her 40s, has a history of depression and was receiving treatment for self-inflicted wounds.
Concerns about school safety have surged, with parents questioning the lack of supervision and enforcement of safety protocols during after-school programs.

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Teacher questioned in stabbing death of first-grader in South Korea

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA — South Korean police on Tuesday were questioning an elementary school teacher who allegedly stabbed a first-grader to death in the city of Daejeon. The killing on Monday during after-school care has shocked the nation and prompted the country's acting president to order school safety standards reviewed. The female suspect was receiving medical treatment for self-inflicted wounds following the death of the girl in an audio-vis…

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