Identity of Incheon Stabbing Suspect Who Injured 8 Revealed as 59-Year-Old Choi Chung-rak

The identity of Choi Chung-rak (59), who wielded a weapon at a large commercial complex in Incheon and injured eight citizens, has been disclosed.

The Incheon Metropolitan Police Agency held a disclosure deliberation committee this afternoon (October 16) and released the name, age, and mugshot of Choi, who was detained on charges of attempted murder and carrying a weapon in a public place.

The committee, consisting of three internal police officers and four external experts including legal professionals, held a closed-door meeting and determined that the case met the legal requirements for identity disclosure.

Police explained, "The crime was brutal, significant damage was inflicted, and sufficient evidence has been secured. We unanimously decided to disclose his identity, determining it meets the criteria for the public interest."

Accordingly, Choi's personal information is scheduled to be posted on the Incheon Metropolitan Police Agency website from today until November 16.

(Photo provided by Incheon Metropolitan Police Agency, Yonhap News)
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