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Gwangju Student Death

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Gwangju police are investigating the death of a high school student amid allegations of school violence. The student was found dead in a parking lot, and their parents have raised concerns about bullying. Separately, the newly formed Jeonnam-Gwangju Metropolitan City Council is preparing for its inaugural meeting, while the region welcomes major semiconductor investment pledges.

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Gwangju high school student found dead amid school violence allegations

- A high school student in Gwangju, South Korea, died by suicide, with allegations that they were a victim of school violence. - The student's parents filed a complaint alleging months of bullying, despite the student being cleared of being a perpetrator by a school violence committee. - Police are investigating the student's movements and circumstances, while the education office is also involvedโ€ฆ