A shocking stabbing rampage in a South Korean town on Thursday has left at least one person dead and over a dozen wounded, sending waves of terror and disbelief through a nation known for its low crime rate. The attack occurred just two weeks after a similar incident rocked the South Korean capital.

Details of the Tragic Incident

A young suspect, believed to be in his twenties, embarked on a terrifying spree, stabbing nine people and injuring five others with his vehicle. Witnesses described the assailant as dressed in black, hiding behind sunglasses, and wielding a knife that was an astonishing 50 to 60 centimeters long. Local authorities managed to arrest the suspect at the scene, and he was later found to be making incomprehensible statements.

Victims in Critical Condition

The severity of the attack is underscored by the fact that at least eight of the stabbing victims are in critical condition, as reported by Yonhap. The chilling incident has raised questions about safety in South Korea, a country with a typically low murder rate of only 1.3 per 100,000 people in 2021. The incident has also caused heightened concern given its proximity to another stabbing event that claimed one life and injured three others on July 21.

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