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Korea Herald
27-05-2025
- Korea Herald
Police to transfer suspect in killing of 2 brothers to prosecution
Police said Tuesday they plan to transfer the suspect in the killing of two brothers and stabbing of two other people to the prosecution on charges of murder and attempted murder. Cha Cheol-nam, a 56-year-old Chinese national of Korean ethnicity, was apprehended on Monday last week, two days after he allegedly killed the brothers of the same Chinese-Korean background in Siheung, just southwest of Seoul. Hours before his detention, he also stabbed a convenience store owner and his landlord in separate incidents, causing them serious injuries. A Siheung police official told reporters Tuesday that Cha was found to have planned the murders starting early this month by purchasing weapons. A police investigation also found that Cha lured the elder brother to his home to have a drink and killed him first, before killing the younger sibling. An autopsy of the bodies tentatively concluded that both victims died of head injuries. Police said Cha claimed to have committed the crime out of anger after the brothers failed to repay him a loan of 30 million won (US$21,500). Before stabbing the convenience store owner and his landlord, Cha was found to have spent two days inside the brothers' car. He told police the convenience store owner had spoken ill of him, while the landlord had looked down on him. (Yonhap)
Korea Herald
23-05-2025
- Korea Herald
Suspect accused of killing 2, injuring 2 others to undergo psychopathy test
A suspect accused of killing two people and injuring two others will undergo a psychopathy diagnosis test, after his formal arrest earlier this week, police said Thursday. Cha Cheol-nam, a Chinese national of Korean ethnicity, is accused of killing two brothers of the same Chinese-Korean background in Siheung, just southwest of Seoul, on Saturday before stabbing a convenience store owner and his landlord in separate incidents on Monday. The Gyeonggi Nambu Provincial Police's scientific investigation team assigned four criminal profilers to the case to analyze the 56-year-old and determine his motive. Police plan to conduct the psychopathy test on Cha to check if he has characteristics of a psychopath. The test is scored out of 40 points, and subjects are usually determined to be psychopaths in South Korea if they score over 25 points. Cha was apprehended by police Monday evening and claimed he premeditated the brothers' murder for not repaying him a loan of 30 million won ($21,500). A local district court issued a warrant to extend his detention Wednesday. After holding a meeting of the identity disclosure review committee on Thursday, police decided to make the suspect's personal information and mug shots public "in consideration of the seriousness of the crime and the public interest." His name, nationality and other information had already been made public following a wanted notice issued on the day of the stabbing incident. The released mug shots were taken after his arrest, officials said. (Yonhap)
Korea Herald
21-05-2025
- Korea Herald
Suspect arrested for allegedly killing 2, seriously injuring 2 others
The suspect in the murder of two people and stabbing of two others was placed under formal arrest Wednesday. The Ansan branch of the Suwon District Court issued an arrest warrant for Cha Cheol-nam, a Chinese national of Korean ethnicity, on charges of murder and attempted murder. Cha, 56, is accused of killing two brothers of the same Chinese-Korean background in Siheung, just southwest of Seoul, on Saturday before stabbing a convenience store owner and his landlord in separate incidents on Monday. The store owner and landlord are reportedly undergoing treatment in an intensive care unit. "There is concern he will flee and destroy evidence," the court said in issuing the warrant. Cha was apprehended by police Monday evening and claimed he premeditated the brothers' murder for not repaying him a loan of 30 million won (US$21,500). (Yonhap)
Indian Express
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
FBI involved in Kim Soo Hyun's case, whistleblower's wife thanks actor Kim Woo Bin for quiet support after brutal stabbing
Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Sae Ron's dating controversy took a dramatic turn on May 7, after a press conference held by the bereaved family's attorney, Bu Ji Seok, and Garo Sero's Kim Se Ui presented an alleged audio recording by the late actor discussing her sexual relationship with Soo Hyun. The audio recording contains very sensitive information, including the physical involvement of the two stars when Sae Ron was just 14 years old, and Soo Hyun's rumoured relationship with an idol for whom he also had a problematic nickname. The alleged evidence was handed over to the YouTube channel by a New Jersey man, now known as the whistleblower in the case and who was also attacked and brutally stabbed. But the most surprising part of the story is actor Kim Won Bin's name dragged into the row again. The actor was reportedly the one who helped Sae Ron the most in her struggling days, even offering her money to pay for damages after her DUI. Also read: Kim Soo Hyun sent explicit photos to underage Kim Sae Ron, had an insulting nickname for his idol girlfriend, new audio recording reveals The whistleblower, a Korean man living in New Jersey, recorded one and a half hour long conversation with Kim Sae Ron with her full consent on January 10, 2025. The Bloodhounds actor discussed how everyone blamed her as 'the crazy one' after she revealed her relationship with the actor. 'There aren't many people that know that we dated when I was in middle school, but they all had the same reaction. They saw me as the crazy one, asked why I was letting him get away with it.' A few weeks after Kim Sae Ron's death, the whistleblower named as 'acquaintance A' was stabbed nine times in the neck in an alleged targeted attack. He claimed two men, one Korean and one of Chinese-Korean descent, allegedly ambushed him. Now, according to Garosero, the FBI is involved, and both suspects have been arrested. The U.S. federal authorities are treating this as an attempted murder, likely trying to silence the witness. 'The case is being investigated by the FBI and not the New Jersey State Police. The informant will be assessed as disabled, as a large portion of the nerves on their hand were torn. They were also stabbed nine times in the neck.' Also read: Kim Soo Hyun says 'fraudster' contacted him first, calls out 'AI-generated' audio of Kim Sae Ron admitting to sexual relationship at age 14 Mr. A's wife, who is not Korean, broke her silence with a heartbreaking message in the same audio recording that was made public during the second press conference. 'For months, we lived in fear. Strange calls, threats, even my daughter's name was known to them. When I saw the blood on my husband's clothes, I thought I would break,' she said (translated via Koreaboo). According to the wife, Mr. A had refused a ₩4 billion settlement (about $3 million USD), that reportedly came with a demand to bury the recording. But he said no. Further, she mentioned a quiet visitor who stepped up during their darkest moment and secretly offered support, though she didn't exactly mention what kind of support. It was actor Kim Won Bin. 'I didn't know who Won Bin was at first… He came quietly. He showed respect. That humanity meant more to us than we could ever have imagined.' Many are now left wondering what role did Won Bin really play in all this. Was he just someone who offered monetary support, or did he step in because of his past connection with Kim Sae Ron, whom he worked with and deeply cared about? The actor or his team has not responded to the claims so far. Meanwhile, Kim Soo Hyun's agency Gold Medalist, has denied everything, calling the recording 'fabricated' and 'AI-generated'. They even branded the whistleblower as a scammer who reached out to them first with an alternate version of the recording where Sae Ron's voice praised Kim Soo Hyun and had positive things to say, but he demanded a huge sum for that and the agency declined to go along, so he went to Garo Sero. But the recording isn't the only thing. According to Mr. A's wife: 'It's not just audio. It's evidence people want to hide.' Is there more to the story? According to the whistleblower and his wife, they want to come forward publicly once it's safe. Until then, the FBI is continuing its investigation in the U.S.
