High School Student Who Attacked Former Teacher with Weapon Admits to Charges: "I Am Remorseful, and the Teacher Must Feel Wronged"

A high school student who attacked and injured his former teacher with a weapon due to a grudge from his middle school years has admitted to all charges during his first trial.

The Nonsan Branch of the Daejeon District Court, presided over by Judge Oh Myung-hee of the First Criminal Division, held the first trial today (June 17) for the 17-year-old student, identified as "A," who was indicted on charges of attempted murder.

A is accused of attempting to murder his 30-something male teacher, "B," by stabbing him multiple times with a weapon at a high school in Gyeryong, South Chungcheong Province, at approximately 8:44 a.m. on April 13.

Teacher B sustained injuries that required eight weeks of medical treatment.

Investigations revealed that A harbored resentment toward B, believing that the teacher had singled him out for harsher criticism and discipline during his middle school years.

After B transferred to the high school A was attending, A began refusing to go to school. According to the investigation, A had been attending an alternative school in another region for a week prior to the incident, but returned to his former school with a pre-prepared weapon to commit the crime.

During the hearing, A's legal counsel admitted to all the charges brought by the prosecution.

A's lawyer stated to the court, "He has admitted to the charges since the police investigation stage," adding, "He is deeply reflecting on his actions."

The lawyer further added, "While there is no ongoing emotional conflict between A and B, the teacher must have been shocked, bewildered, and felt wronged. It seems time is needed to address this matter. We would appreciate it if the court could schedule the next hearing with sufficient time to allow for the recovery of the victim."

The court accepted the psychological analysis report on A, submitted by the prosecution, as evidence.

Although A's defense counsel initially requested a closed trial, the court did not grant the request.

The next trial is scheduled for 10:10 a.m. on September 2.
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