Stepmother 'forced son, 9, into suitcase'
The woman allegedly pushed her stepson into a suitcase.
By Park Si-soo
Police are investigating a child abuse case in which a woman allegedly pushed her nine-year-old stepson into a suitcase against his will.
The woman, 43, reportedly admitted to police what she had done, and police plan to seek an arrest warrant.
According to police, a neighbor called the 119 emergency service Monday evening after finding the boy in a suitcase outside the woman's house in South Chungcheong Province.
The boy was unconscious, according to investigators, who added that there were several bruises across his body.
The boy is recovering in hospital.