On December 9, 2025, in Yeongju, Gyeongbuk, South Korea, a husband in his 40s attempted to murder his wife in her 30s during a divorce dispute by trying to push her from the fifth-floor veranda of their home. The wife survived by clinging to the window frame, sustaining fractured ribs. The husband had a prior court order prohibiting him from approaching her after a previous assault in October 2025. He was charged with attempted murder and sentenced to three years and six months in prison, with the court recognizing voluntary cessation of the crime when he pulled her back inside.
Country: South Korea
State/Province: None
City/Region: Yeongju
Incident Type: Attempted Murder
Relationship Status: Married
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Incident Date: Dec. 9, 2025
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2025-12-09
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김복준의 사건속으로 · Original language: English
Husband attempts to push wife from 5th floor during divorce dispute
Domestic Violence
The case involves a married couple undergoing a contentious divorce dispute marked by escalating domestic violence. The husband had previously assaulted the wife and was under a court order to stay away. The attempted murder by pushing the wife from a fifth-floor veranda represents a severe escalation of violence within the domestic conflict pattern.
The husband was charged with attempted murder and sentenced to three years and six months in prison. The court recognized voluntary cessation when the husband pulled the wife back inside after attempting to push her out. Prior assault and court order prohibiting contact were key investigative points. The wife sustained fractured ribs but survived. The case highlights the importance of monitoring court order compliance and escalation in domestic violence cases.
No significant confusion reported; suspect identification and charges are clear. The court distinguished voluntary cessation of the crime, affecting sentencing.
The couple had a troubled marriage with ongoing divorce disputes. On October 30, 2025, the husband assaulted the wife, resulting in a court order prohibiting contact. On December 9, 2025, during another dispute, the husband threatened to kill the wife and attempted to push her from the fifth-floor veranda. The wife clung to the window frame, sustaining injuries but surviving. The husband ceased the attempt voluntarily by pulling her back inside. Police investigation led to charges of attempted murder and subsequent sentencing.
High risk due to prior violence, court order violation, threats, and attempted lethal violence during ongoing divorce proceedings.
Early court orders and prior assaults are critical warning signs. Voluntary cessation can influence sentencing. Physical survival in high-risk attempts may depend on victim resilience. Divorce disputes can escalate rapidly to life-threatening violence.
Prior assault and court order prohibiting contact were key early signals indicating high risk.
Threats during the dispute and the husband's prior violent behavior helped connect the case to attempted murder.
Victim's injuries, court order records, and police investigation reports were strongest evidence.
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No follow-up reports available beyond sentencing and investigation details.
Exact duration of marriage and detailed relationship history remain unclear.