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.
Man faces murder charge for killing Filipina wife
By Jung Min-ho
By Jung Min-ho
A Korean man is being investigated for allegedly killing his Filipina wife, police said Monday.
According to the Yangsan Police Station in South Gyeongsang Province, the suspect, 59, was apprehended at his home at 10 p.m. Tuesday after allegedly stabbing his 38-year-old wife to death.
Police said they received a call from the man, who confessed his alleged crime on the phone.
When they arrived, he was unconscious. He was taken to a hospital immediately. Police said his injuries are not life-threatening.
The woman reportedly came to Korea seven years ago after the couple married.