Teacher Fatally Stabs 8-Year-Old in Daejeon, South Korea

A tragic incident occurred on February 10 in Daejeon, South Korea, where a female teacher fatally stabbed an eight-year-old student, Kim Ha-neul, before attempting to take her own life. The police revealed that the teacher, who had a history of mental health issues and had previously taken a leave of absence for depression, confessed to randomly selecting the student to attack after feeling 'annoyed' by the school administration. The attack happened in a locked audiovisual room, and the teacher reportedly lured the child there under the pretense of giving her a book. Despite immediate medical attention, the young girl succumbed to her injuries, while the teacher survived and is currently recovering in the hospital. Investigations are ongoing, with authorities focusing on the teacher's mental state and the circumstances leading to this shocking event, as the nation grapples with the implications of such violence in schools. The incident has prompted calls for increased safety measures in educational environments.