Teacher who killed eight-year-old jailed for life in South Korea
Published: 10/20/2025

South Korean teacher sentenced to life in prison for stabbing eight-year-old girl in shocking case that rocked the nation. Myeong Jae-wan showed no remorse during investigation but later expressed regret in court. Incident sparked calls for increased safety measures as court deems the risk of reoffending high but opts against the death penalty for Myeong.



