South Korean man Detained in Tokyo Over Alleged Murder of Girlfriend
TOKYO – A south Korean man, Park Yongjun, has been detained at Haneda Airport in connection with the death of his girlfriend, Bang Ji Won, in Tokyo’s Setagaya ward on September 1st.Ms. Bang, 40, died after being found with her throat slashed on a street at approximately 1:35 pm local time.
Police responded to an emergency call from a bystander reporting a bloodied woman who had collapsed, and a man fleeing the scene. Ms. Bang was transported to a hospital unconscious and later pronounced dead.
Investigators say Ms. Bang had previously sought police assistance on August 29th, reporting she had been assaulted by Park after informing him she wished to end their relationship. Officers advised her to stay with an acquaintance and instructed Park, who arrived in Tokyo earlier in August, to avoid contact with her.
Police observed Park near Ms. Bang’s residence on August 30th and warned him against attempting to contact her. They escorted him to Haneda Airport,as he possessed a plane ticket to South Korea,but lost track of his movements afterward.
The incident occurred in a residential area roughly 500 meters northeast of Komazawa University station on the Tokyu Den-en-toshi line. Park is currently refusing to answer questions regarding the alleged murder.
The case has drawn attention to crimes against women and domestic violence.
