Death Penalty Demanded in Brutal Assault Case | South Korea News

South Korea News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 31, 2026 · 1m

Prosecutors are demanding the death penalty for Jang Yun-gi, accused of a horrific crime involving a high school student — a murder allegedly committed during a sexual assault. In the Gwangju District Court’s final arguments, prosecutors point to damning evidence like cable ties found in his car, claiming they were bought specifically for the attack. The defense counters that the ties were innocent — likely for organizing computer wires — and just happened to be in the vehicle. Under Korean law, a conviction for murder during a sexual assault carries only two options: death or life…