What happened in the Seoul Gangseo Ward mother-killing case, and what does the suspect say about the accusation?

The woman allegedly killed her mother at their home and called police herself. Police placed her under emergency arrest about 25 minutes after the reported killing, but she denies the charges.

What did the suspect’s daughter tell police about the alleged motive in the Gangseo Ward case?

The daughter said she heard the suspect claim that her mother had tried to feed her poisoned food. Police said they found no relevant evidence supporting that claim, and the motive was not immediately available.

What had investigators learned about the relationship between the Gangseo suspect and her mother?

Investigators obtained statements that the suspect had previously expressed negative feelings toward her mother, including using abusive language. The victim was confirmed to be the suspect’s biological mother, despite the suspect calling her a stepmother when contacting police.

Arrest warrant sought for woman accused of killing own mother

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Summary

Police sought an arrest warrant Thursday night for a woman suspected of killing her mother at their home in Seoul’s Gangseo Ward at 8:15 a.m. Thursday. The woman, who is in her 40s, called police and was placed under emergency arrest around 8:40 a.m. Police said the motive was not immediately known and that the suspect denies the charges.

Key Facts

The victim was in her 60s and was confirmed to be the suspect’s biological mother, although the suspect described her as her stepmother when calling police.
The suspect’s daughter told police she heard the suspect say the victim had tried to feed her poisoned food, but investigators found no relevant evidence.
Investigators obtained statements that the suspect had previously expressed negative feelings toward her mother, including using abusive language.

By Yonhap

Published Oct 23, 2026 2:12 pm KST

Police said Friday they have sought an arrest warrant for a woman on suspicion of killing her mother at their home in western Seoul the previous day.

The suspect in her 40s allegedly killed her mother in her 60s at 8:15 a.m. Thursday at their home in Seoul's Gangseo Ward and voluntarily called the police. Police arrived at the scene and put her under emergency arrest at around 8:40 a.m., according to the Gangseo Police Station.

Police filed for a warrant to formally arrest her Thursday night, officials said.

Reasons for the suspect's alleged killing of her own mother were not immediately available.

When calling the police, the suspect described the victim as her "stepmother" but the victim was confirmed to be her biological mother.

The suspect's daughter told police that she heard the suspect saying the victim had attempted to feed her poisoned food, although police have found no relevant evidence.

Investigators have also obtained statements that the suspect had previously expressed negative feelings toward her mother, including using abusive language against her.

The suspect is denying the charges against her, officials said.

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