Woman in Her 50s Found Dead Inside Vehicle of Man Reported for Stalking in Gongju

A woman in her 50s was found dead inside the car of a man in her 60s whom she had reported to the police twice for stalking and dating violence.

According to the Gongju Police Station in South Chungcheong Province, the victim, a woman in her 50s identified as A, was found dead in the passenger seat of a vehicle parked along a national highway in Asan, South Chungcheong Province, at around 4:40 a.m. on October 13.

A man in his 60s, identified as B, was found in the driver's seat after having ingested poison.

The police apprehended B on suspicion of murdering A before attempting suicide by poison.

B is currently receiving treatment at a hospital and is reportedly in critical condition.

After A, a resident of Gongju, failed to return home following her departure at around 12:20 p.m. on October 12, her younger sibling filed a missing person report with the police at around 7:40 p.m. on the same day.

The police issued an emergency nationwide alert for B's vehicle, and the following morning, patrol officers discovered his car parked along the national highway.

Police records show that two reports were filed regarding conflicts between A and B this year.

During a stalking report in January, police checked on both parties and concluded that the matter was minor and posed no immediate risk. The case was closed on the scene after both parties accepted the police's handling of the situation.

Police stated that they called A two days later to check on her, and she responded to the effect that she was not in danger and did not require safety or protection measures.

In June, a report was received regarding the sound of an argument. After inspecting the scene, the police classified the incident as dating violence and formally accepted and investigated the case, taking into account that it was the second report.

However, the case was ultimately dismissed without charges after both parties stated they did not want punishment, with A stating that they had already reconciled and that she did not want any punitive or protective measures.

A police official stated, "It appears the two met as romantic partners about two years and eight months ago, and we are currently investigating whether their relationship continued until recently," adding, "It is difficult to explain specific details as the matter is under investigation."

The police plan to investigate B once he recovers to determine the exact circumstances of the incident.

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