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Accused killer claims he targeted Chinese cartel members
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Accused killer claims he targeted Chinese cartel members

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources In the courts
  • Kim Dong-hwan, accused of murdering an airline captain, claims he became a killer targeting only Chinese nationals from a cartel background.
  • He reportedly stated that his targets were exclusively individuals from China's "cartel" who had formed a criminal organization.
  • The details emerge as Kim Dong-hwan faces charges related to the killing of the airline captain.

Kim Dong-hwan, who stands accused of murdering an airline captain, has reportedly claimed that his actions were part of a targeted killing spree against individuals associated with criminal cartels from China.

According to reports, Kim stated that he became a "killer" specifically targeting only Chinese nationals who were part of such organizations. His alleged motive suggests a focused campaign against a particular group, implying a structured criminal element behind his actions.

These statements shed light on the potential background and motivations behind the murder of the airline captain, as Kim Dong-hwan faces legal proceedings. The claims suggest a complex web of organized crime and targeted violence, with Kim positioning himself as an enforcer within a specific network.

Further details are expected to emerge as the investigation and legal process continue, potentially revealing more about the alleged cartel and Kim Dong-hwan's role within it.

I became a killer who only kills people from China's cartel.

— Kim Dong-hwanDescribing his alleged role and targets.
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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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