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South Korea shopping center stabbing leaves 8 injured

A 59-year-old man attacked at least eight people with knives at a shopping center in Incheon, South Korea. One victim is in critical condition. The suspect, who has a history of violent offenses and mental illness, was apprehended by bystanders after the incident. South Korea's Justice Ministry has apologized, noting the suspect had met with his probation officer hours before the attack. AI

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South Korea shopping center stabbing leaves 8 injured

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Associated Press ·

    South Korea shopping centre stabbing leaves 8 injured

    A 59-year-old man stabbed at least eight people on Tuesday at a shopping centre in the South Korean city of Incheon, police and fire officials said. One victim was in life-threatening condition and received surgery at a nearby hospital. The suspect attacked shoppers as he moved t…