School violence incident occurred in Gyeryong, South Chungcheong Province on Monday. A high school student stabbed a teacher at school around 8:44 a.m. The attack took place in the school’s principal’s office. A third-year student, whose identity remains withheld, stabbed a teacher in his 30s with a knife. The teacher suffered mainly back injuries and went to a hospital. Authorities confirmed his injuries were not life-threatening.
The student initially fled the scene after the attack. He later turned himself in to authorities. Police placed him under emergency arrest following his surrender. Investigators said the suspect had requested a meeting with the teacher through the principal earlier that day. The student attacked the teacher when the principal briefly left the room. He is believed to have brought the knife from home and hidden it in his school uniform.
Authorities revealed that the two had a history of conflict dating back to the student’s middle school years. The teacher had overseen student affairs during that time and was involved in guiding the student. The teacher transferred to the high school earlier this year. He was not the student’s homeroom teacher at the time of the attack.
Police continue to investigate the exact motive behind the attack. Officers are reviewing the student’s academic and disciplinary records. The school has not released an official statement about the incident. Counseling services will likely be offered to students and staff. Authorities will determine whether to file formal charges against the student. The injured teacher remains hospitalized for observation. Local education officials have pledged to review safety measures at all schools in the region.
