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South China Morning Post
2 days ago
- South China Morning Post
South Korean teacher left with broken ribs after baseball bat attack in class
South Korean teachers' unions have called for stronger legal protections and harsher penalties after a shocking assault in which a middle school student in Suwon attacked a teacher with a baseball bat, fracturing the man's ribs during class. The Gyeonggi Teachers' Union issued a statement on Wednesday, denouncing the incident as evidence that 'teacher authority has collapsed beyond repair'. The union said it was especially alarming that the assault took place just five days after the teacher started at the school, and that it was sparked not by ongoing conflict but by dissatisfaction with a teaching method. The incident occurred on May 30 at a middle school in Suwon, when a student attacked a male teacher in his 50s with a baseball bat, saying he was dissatisfied with the way the class was being conducted. The teacher, who suffered broken ribs and other injuries, is currently receiving medical treatment. 'The fact that a student used a baseball bat to attack a teacher shows that schools are no longer safe for educators,' the union said, urging immediate action. The union outlined a list of demands, including urgent medical and psychological support for the victim, a thorough investigation into the incident and the introduction of a school police officer system. It also called for legislation to impose tougher penalties for violence against teachers, similar to laws protecting medical personnel.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Veteran South Korean actor Choi Jung-woo dies at 68
28 May - South Korean actor Choi Jung-woo has died at age 68, according to his talent agency Bless Entertainment. The agency confirmed his passing on Tuesday, 27 May, though they have not revealed what caused his death. A funeral altar has been prepared at Gimpo Woori Hospital and reportedly, the late actor will be laid to rest at Suwon Yeonhwa Park. Choi Jung-woo built a distinguished career spanning nearly five decades after making his theatrical debut in 1975. He gained recognition for his television work, appearing in numerous popular dramas including "City Hunter," "Alone in Love," "Yi San," "Brilliant Legacy" and "The Legend of the Blue Sea." His theatrical achievements were particularly notable, earning him the Grand Prize at the Seoul Theater Festival in 1990 and the Best Actor award at the 36th Dong-A Theatre Awards for his performance in the play "Today." The veteran actor leaves behind a legacy of diverse performances across both stage and screen, having contributed to Korean entertainment for nearly half a century. (Photo Source: Korean PopDrama IG)
Malay Mail
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
Veteran K-drama actor Choi Jung-woo, known for ‘Doctor Stranger' and ‘Master's Sun', dies at 68
SEOUL, May 28 — Veteran South Korean actor Choi Jung-woo died yesterday morning at the age of 68. His agency, Bless Entertainment, confirmed his death the same day but did not disclose the cause. Yonhap News Agency reported that Choi had been battling depression and panic disorder. Bless Entertainment said, 'Choi Jung-woo passed away on the morning of May 27. Please pray for the deceased's final journey.' A funeral altar has been set up at Gimpo Woori Hospital. The funeral will take place at 10am tomorrow, and Choi will be laid to rest at Suwon Yeonhwa Park. Born in February 1957, Choi began his acting career in 1975 with the stage play The Life of an Actor, according to Korea JoongAng Daily. His work spanned nearly five decades, with roles in films such as Two Cops (1996) and Project Silence (2023). Choi was known for portraying dignified characters in dramas including The Tale of Lady Ok (2024), A Place in the Sun (2018), Alice (2020) and Quiz of God (2010). He also appeared in Doctor Stranger (2014) and Master's Sun (2013), where he played the secretary to So Ji-sub's character. His final project was the KBS2 drama Who Is She, which aired its last episode in January this year.
South China Morning Post
09-05-2025
- South China Morning Post
South Korean prosecutors seek 30 years' jail for man who killed wife, hid body in car boot
Prosecutors have requested a 30-year prison sentence for a man in his forties who killed his wife during an argument and hid her body in the boot of his car for over two months. Advertisement During the final hearing held on Thursday at the Suwon District Court's Criminal Division, the prosecution argued that the defendant, identified only by the initial A, showed poor conduct after the murder by trying to shift the blame onto the victim. 'Despite the seriousness of the crime, he attempted to deflect responsibility,' a prosecutor told the court. A admitted to the crime but gave no clear motive during questioning, responding only: 'I'm not sure.' He had also failed to provide a consistent explanation during earlier stages of the investigation. A's lawyer claimed the incident was triggered by financial stress after he was scammed in a voice phishing scheme, while A himself said he had been suffering from depression and was not in a sound mental state at the time. Vehicles drive in the snow in Suwon. A man killed his wife in the South Korean city by striking her with a blunt object in their home. Photo: Yonhap In his final statement, he said: 'I'm sorry to my children and my wife. I deserve divine punishment', and broke down in tears.
