Editor's Pick: "His Statement Makes No Sense"—Police Baffled by Man's Rampage Over Athlete's Foot Complaint

The 50-year-old suspect, identified by his surname Choi, who went on a stabbing rampage, reportedly stated during a police interrogation conducted on the morning of the 14th that he "had grievances and thought about creating news."

He reportedly testified along the lines of, "With no one willing to listen to my story, I looked for a way to let society know, thinking that committing a major crime would draw attention."

Investigations revealed that Choi had been staging a one-man protest since last August after developing grievances while receiving hospital treatment for athlete's foot. He reportedly grew angry when no one acknowledged his protests and he instead became the subject of a police investigation following a report by the hospital.

However, police explained, "Considering that Choi is rambling and committed the crime against complete strangers, there are parts that defy common sense," adding that they have deployed profilers to continue investigating his motive.

Police also stated that CCTV footage from the time of the incident confirmed the number of victims in the stabbing rampage is 10, which is one more than announced yesterday.

Among the victims, who comprise four men and six women, a total of five are currently receiving inpatient treatment at the hospital.

A 19-year-old woman, who was rushed to the hospital in cardiac arrest and whose pulse has since returned, has not yet regained consciousness.

[Merchant: At that time, people were having meals at the restaurant. Since it was crowded, he seemed to have chosen that spot. That's why it happened over there.]

It was found that Choi had a consultation at a probation office yesterday morning, even had lunch with his probation officer, and arrived at the crime scene at 1:44 PM.

Based on the tracking of his movements, police stated it is presumed that he brought the weapon used in the crime from home and strapped it to both of his arms just before the attack.

Police plan to apply for an arrest warrant within the day and are also reviewing the possibility of disclosing his identity, taking into consideration the public's right to know and the effect of crime prevention.

Rampage After Athlete's Foot Treatment..."To Make the News" (October 14, 2026, 8 News)

Reported by Jung Ji-yeon | Written by Choi Yoon-seo | Filmed by Choi Dae-woong | Video Edited by Kim Jin-won | Designed by Yang Ki-tae | Produced by SBS Digital News
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