South Korean Student Attacks Classmates in Tokyo

A 22-year-old South Korean student at Hosei University's Tama campus in Tokyo has been arrested for a hammer attack that injured eight classmates during an economics class. The suspect, Yoo Ju Hyun, reportedly expressed feelings of frustration and bullying by her peers, stating she believed the attack was the only solution to her suffering. Witnesses described her as swinging the hammer aimlessly and not targeting anyone specifically, while victims included both friends and strangers to the assailant. The hammer, weighing approximately 360 grams and measuring 30 centimeters, was taken from another classroom earlier that day. Police are investigating the incident further, with suspicions of premeditation as the attacker moved deliberately within the classroom before initiating the assault. The incident has raised concerns about student safety and the prevalence of bullying in educational institutions in Japan.