Chinese Student Found Dead in South Korea, Suspect Held
SingTao · 3 SOURCESabout 2 hours ago1 MIN
Summary
South Korean police have confirmed that a Chinese female student who had been missing for several days was found dead on July 25. A man in his 30s has been arrested on suspicion of murder after police located the student’s body at his residence in Gyeongsan, North Gyeongsang Province.
Key Points
- The Chinese Consulate-General in Busan said it verified with South Korean police that the missing Chinese student was found dead on July 25.
- Police arrested a man in his 30s on suspicion of murder and said the investigation into the case is continuing.
- South Korean media said the student lost contact with her family after going to Daegu on the evening of July 20.
- CRHK reported the victim was a 25-year-old postgraduate student at a university in Gyeongsan who had entered South Korea on July 14 for a graduation ceremony.
- Police reportedly traced signs of a crime after searching near Dongdaegu Station, then arrested the suspect in Gyeongsan and found the body at his home in Hayang-eup.
Why It Matters
The case is still developing, with police yet to determine the suspect’s motive, the sequence of events, and the exact cause of death pending an autopsy. The Chinese Consulate-General in Busan has asked South Korean authorities for a full investigation, strict punishment under the law, and said it will provide consular assistance to the family.