Shaman arrested for strangling disabled man in Gwangju park

A 20-year-old shaman is in custody in Gwangju, South Korea, accused of strangling a disabled man in a public park. Police arrested the suspect on charges of assault and violating the Act on the Welfare of Persons with Disabilities.

The incident occurred on June 6 around 4 p.m. in a park in the Seo-gu district. The suspect, who reportedly lives in a different region, was visiting Gwangju to meet a friend. According to investigators, the victim and suspect made eye contact, leading to a verbal dispute that escalated into the physical assault.

During police questioning, the shaman reportedly claimed he acted because he perceived something on the victim's head. He stated, "I saw something above the victim's head... evil spirits were flying at me, so I committed the act."

Authorities applied for an arrest warrant, citing the suspect's commission of the crime while on probation. A court subsequently issued the warrant, leading to his arrest. The investigation into the motive and circumstances of the attack is ongoing.

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I saw something above the victim's head... evil spirits were flying at me, so I committed the act.