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Student uses weapon at high school; 6 people injured

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By Yonhap
  • Published Apr 28, 2025 9:26 am KST
  • Updated Apr 28, 2025 10:04 am KST
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A special-ed student attacked people with a weapon at a high school in Cheongju on Monday, injuring six people, including a teacher, officials said.

The attack happened around 8:40 a.m. in the city some 110 kilometers south of Seoul.

The victims were taken to hospitals with minor to serious injuries to the face, abdomen and other areas, and are being treated there. None of them are in critical condition, officials said.

The student jumped into a nearby reservoir after the attack but was rescued and also transferred to a hospital.

Police and education authorities are looking into the exact circumstances.