Recently released CCTV footage shows Jung Jae-hwan, the suspect in the murder of a friend in Gyeongsan, North Gyeongsang Province, entering a convenience store shortly after the crime. The footage has shocked viewers online.
The video captures Jung, covered in blood and nude, selecting banana milk and grabbing a straw at the checkout. The convenience store employee appears startled and steps back.
Online users reacted strongly, with comments such as, "He should be isolated from society for life," and "I can understand why the store employee stepped back; it must have been terrifying." Others speculated about Jung's mental state, questioning whether he was intentionally undressing to claim diminished capacity later, and some expressed skepticism about rehabilitation.
On July 8, a social media account shared a lengthy post along with a photo of Jung before his identity was disclosed. The account operator described the victim as a kind person who looked out for younger friends and often mediated disputes among peers. They claimed that during a heated argument, the victim even offered his own cheek to be hit to calm things down.
The post also included reports that Jung continued the attack after his weapon broke, retrieving another knife. It mentioned that he bought banana milk and a straw at the convenience store while nude, raising questions about his mental state.
Earlier, JTBC reported that Jung, in his 20s, was arrested for allegedly stabbing his friend multiple times with a knife at his home in Hayang-eup, Gyeongsan, in the early hours of July 4.
After the attack, the victim called another friend, saying, "I will stay still," and "It hurts too much," while seeking help, but ultimately succumbed to his injuries.
A friend who rushed to the scene described the house as covered in blood. Jung returned home nude, handed cash to his mother, saying, "Please give this to my mother," and attempted to flee but was apprehended by police.
During police questioning, Jung reportedly stated, "I was drinking with friends and talking about the future, but I don't remember what happened afterward," and he refused to provide details about his motive. A preliminary drug test returned negative results.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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