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flag A South Korean teacher was sentenced to life in prison for fatally stabbing a 7-year-old student in class on February 14, 2025.

flag A South Korean teacher, Myeong Jae-wan, 48, was sentenced to life in prison on October 20, 2025, for stabbing seven-year-old student Kim Ha-neul to death in a school classroom in February. flag The court rejected the prosecution’s death penalty request, citing a high reoffending risk but finding execution unjustified. flag Myeong, who had sought leave for depression and exhibited prior violent behavior, lured the girl into a media room, claiming she’d give her a book, then attacked her. flag She later admitted intending to kill herself and a random child, and was found with a self-inflicted neck wound. flag Though she submitted letters expressing remorse, prosecutors disputed her remorse during the investigation. flag The court emphasized her duty as a teacher to protect students. flag She must wear an electronic tracking device for 30 years. flag The case sparked national calls for improved school safety.

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