Jung Min-ho has worked as a staff writer at The Korea Times since 2012, mostly covering social and political issues. He currently belongs to the Politics & City Desk where he covers topics such as health, labor and human rights. Prior to joining the team, he was responsible for covering North Korea and sports. His article about a biosecurity breach of Middle East respiratory syndrome won him an award from the Korea Science Journalists Association in 2016. He is also the co-author of the book, "Medical Pioneers of Korea" (2019). He served as the head of the international relations committee at the Journalists Association of Korea from 2021 to 2023.
Korean man wanted for attempted murder in Japan
Japanese police are searching for a Korean man after two people shot. gettyimagesbank
By Jung Min-ho
By Jung Min-ho
Japanese police are searching for a Korean gunman suspected of seriously injuring two men at a members-only gambling venue in Osaka's Minami entertainment district on Monday evening.
Police put Shinichi Kyo, 34, on a wanted list for attempted murder and violating the firearms control law, after he allegedly shot two men ― a venue employee, 42, and a customer, 32 ― at the casino-style online gambling hub, according to
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Investigators believe Kyo tried to kill the two, given that he shot them as soon as he walked into the facility.
Kyo, a regular customer, shot the employee in the head and the customer in the chest, police said. They said Kyo left behind a revolver when he fled.
Police were trying to determine whether the suspect knew the victims.
The customer was in a coma, but regained consciousness; the worker was still unconscious.