Teacher Arrest Expected After Fatal Stabbing of 8-Year-Old in Daejeon
On the morning of February 11, 2025, mourners gathered at the funeral home of Konyang University Hospital in Daejeon to pay their respects to 8-year-old Kim Ha-neul, who was tragically killed by her teacher, identified as A (48). The police anticipate that A's arrest could occur as early as February 12.
According to police reports, A sustained injuries to her hands and neck and underwent emergency surgery around 9 PM the previous day. Currently recovering in the intensive care unit while on a ventilator, A's condition will be monitored for at least 48 hours.
Authorities plan to arrest A as soon as her health improves, with a police official stating, "We are currently applying for an arrest warrant, and if her condition stabilizes before the warrant is issued, we will proceed with an emergency arrest." A briefing is scheduled for 2 PM today at the Daejeon Western Police Station to provide updates on the investigation.
Earlier, at approximately 5:50 PM on February 10, Kim Ha-neul was found fatally stabbed at a local elementary school in the Gwanjeo-dong area of Daejeon. A was discovered at the scene with self-inflicted wounds and reportedly confessed to the crime during police questioning prior to her surgery. The police have formally charged A with murder and are continuing their investigation.
