South Korean police disclose identity of teacher who fatally stabbed student

This composite photo, released by the Daejeon Metropolitan Police Agency on Wednesday, shows the mug shots of Myung Jae-wan, a 48-year-old teacher suspected of stabbing an 8-year-old student to death. - Daejeon Metropolitan Police Agency via The Korea Herald/ANN

SEOUL: Police on Wednesday (March 12) revealed the identity of a teacher accused of stabbing an eight-year-old student to death at an elementary school in Daejeon on Feb. 10.

The Daejeon Metropolitan Police Agency decided to disclose the suspect’s name, age and photos on its website Wednesday, identifying the teacher as 48-year-old Myung Jae-wan. Myung’s information will remain public until April 11.