In July 2025, a man in his 50s assaulted his live-in girlfriend in her 30s in a one-room apartment in Nam-gu, Ulsan. The assault involved strangulation, weapon threats, stabbing, and severe physical violence over multiple incidents. The victim was confined for about two hours during the first incident and later suffered serious injuries requiring 12 weeks of treatment. The man denied the charges during trial, claiming intoxication and blackout, but was sentenced to two years and six months in prison for special injury and special confinement.
Country: South Korea
State/Province: None
City/Region: Nam-gu, Ulsan
Incident Type: Domestic Violence Homicide
Relationship Status: Live-in relationship
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김복준의 사건속으로 · Original language: Korean
50-year-old man assaults cohabiting girlfriend with strangulation and weapon threats
Domestic Violence
The case involves a live-in couple where escalating domestic violence occurred, including strangulation, weapon threats, stabbing, and confinement. The offender used physical violence to control and intimidate the victim, resulting in severe injuries and legal prosecution.
The victim's detailed testimony and objective evidence such as bloodstains and wounds matched the assault claims. The offender denied the crime citing intoxication and blackout but was convicted. The case was prosecuted as special injury and special confinement. Police intervention followed a report by the victim's friend.
The offender claimed self-harm and blackout state, denying assault, but the court rejected these claims based on evidence and victim testimony.
Initial assault involved strangulation and weapon threats confining the victim for two hours. Two days later, after the victim demanded the offender leave, the offender escalated violence with stabbing and beating, including dragging and kicking. The victim was seriously injured and later reported by a friend leading to police intervention and trial.
High risk due to repeated violent assaults, use of weapons, confinement, and threats of lethal harm. The offender's denial and lack of remorse increase concern for victim safety.
Early intervention by friends and detailed victim testimony are critical. Weapon use and confinement are severe escalation signs. Denial by offenders despite evidence is common. Legal consequences can provide protection but risk remains high.
The strangulation and weapon threats during the first incident were early signals of escalating violence.
Victim's detailed testimony and physical evidence such as bloodstains and wounds helped connect the case.
Physical injuries, bloodstains, and victim testimony were strongest evidence.
A friend of the victim reported the assault to police, enabling intervention. Victim's testimony was detailed and consistent.
No additional follow-up reports beyond trial and sentencing were available.
Exact relationship duration and how the offender was invited into the victim's apartment remain unclear.