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Prosecutors seek death penalty for Gwangju murder suspect

South Korean prosecutors have formally requested the death penalty for a suspect in a murder case in Gwangju. The request signals a rare pursuit of capital punishment in a country that has not executed anyone since 1997. The outcome will test judicial precedent and public sentiment on capital punishment.

Yonhap EN2 days agoKRengCredibility 32%View source

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#death penalty#south korea#murder#prosecution#judicial

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Gwangju

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