Teacher's shocking attack on student leaves South Korea reeling
A teacher from a South Korean elementary school admitted to stabbing a 7-year-old girl, who later died in the hospital, according to the Reuters agency. South Korean police are conducting an investigation into the attack.
The girl's relatives began searching for her when she did not return home after Monday's classes. Ultimately, her grandmother found her injured in the school's audiovisual room, according to a representative from the education office in the city of Daejeon.
The 7-year-old, with stab wounds to her neck and face, was transported to the hospital. Unfortunately, as Reuters reports, she suffered cardiac arrest. Doctors were unable to save the child.
Investigation into the tragedy
Police confirmed that the teacher admitted to stabbing the student. However, it is not known if there was any prior relationship between them. It was noted that the woman had taken medical leave at the end of last year but returned to work before completing it. After the attack on the child, the teacher attempted self-injury and was taken to the hospital, where she remains.
The acting President of South Korea, Choi Sang-mok, expressed condolences to the family and instructed the Ministry of Education and related services to thoroughly investigate this tragic incident. He emphasized the importance of implementing preventive measures, stating that "schools must be the safest place for children."
In front of the school where the tragedy occurred, moved residents laid flowers and stuffed animals.
