Zhong Yu Jong: The South Korean Murder Case

Study Notes

Zhong Yu Jong, a 23-year-old South Korean woman, was arrested for murder in May 2023
She was born in 1999 and raised by her grandfather in the Northern District of Busan's book goo
Attended a private secondary school, Kunge Girls High School, where she was described as quiet, lonely, and having no friends

On May 26, 2023, Yu Jong murdered a woman, referred to as Gian, using a knife
She targeted Gian, an English tutor, after researching online and using a popular tutoring app to disguise herself as a parent looking for an English teacher for her child
Yu Jong purchased a school uniform online, disguised herself, and went to Gian's house, where she killed her in cold blood
She then dismembered the body, placed some parts in a suitcase, and disposed of them in a wooded area near Nakdong Riverside

A taxi driver discovered a leaking suitcase containing blood in his car after dropping off Yu Jong near the wooded area
Police were called, and Yu Jong was arrested at her home just hours after the crime
Surveillance cameras captured her buying knives, locks, zip ties, bleach, and plastic bags before the murder
Analysis of her phone revealed multiple worrying searches online, including "how to murder someone" and "the perfect murder"

Yu Jong confessed to police that she wanted to know what it felt like to kill someone, purely out of morbid curiosity
She had no personal motive, and her actions were driven by a desire to commit the perfect crime
She scored 28 points on South Korea's four-factor psychopath diagnostic test, indicating psychopathic tendencies
Authorities believe that if she wasn't caught, she would likely become a serial killer

Yu Jong's trial is yet to be scheduled, and she is still undergoing psychological examination
She may face charges of murder in the first degree, with a possible sentence of up to life imprisonment or even the death penalty (although South Korea has not executed anyone since 1997)

The case drew widespread attention in South Korea due to its brutal and senseless nature
Yu Jong's grandfather apologized for raising her wrong, and she apologized to the victim's family
The taxi driver who discovered the suitcase quit his job after the incident

Zhong Yu Jong, a 23-year-old South Korean woman, was arrested for murder in May 2023.
Born in 1999, raised by her grandfather in Busan's Northern District.
Attended Kunge Girls High School, where she was described as quiet, lonely, and friendless.

Murdered Gian, an English tutor, using a knife on May 26, 2023.
Targeted Gian after researching online and using a tutoring app to disguise herself as a parent.
Disguised herself with a purchased school uniform, went to Gian's house, and killed her in cold blood.
Dismembered the body, placing some parts in a suitcase, and disposed of them in a wooded area near Nakdong Riverside.

A taxi driver discovered a leaking suitcase containing blood in his car, leading to Yu Jong's arrest.
Arrested at her home just hours after the crime, with surveillance cameras capturing her buying knives, locks, zip ties, bleach, and plastic bags before the murder.
Phone analysis revealed worrying searches online, including "how to murder someone" and "the perfect murder".

Confessed to killing solely out of morbid curiosity, with no personal motive.
Scored 28 points on South Korea's four-factor psychopath diagnostic test, indicating psychopathic tendencies.
Authorities believe she would likely become a serial killer if not caught.

Trial yet to be scheduled, with ongoing psychological examination.
May face charges of murder in the first degree, with a possible sentence of up to life imprisonment or the death penalty.

The case drew widespread attention in South Korea due to its brutal and senseless nature.
Yu Jong's grandfather apologized for raising her wrong, and she apologized to the victim's family.
The taxi driver who discovered the suitcase quit his job after the incident.