Stabbing rampage at Seoul pizza restaurant leaves 3 dead

Police said the restaurant owner, believed to be the suspect, allegedly attacked contractors following a dispute over interior renovations.

Shin Ji-hye

Shin Ji-hye

The Korea Herald

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Thematic image only. People walk down a street lined with illuminated signage for restaurants, cafes and bars in Seoul on November 17, 2023. PHOTO: AFP

September 4, 2025

SEOUL – A stabbing rampage at a restaurant in Gwanak-gu, western Seoul, on Wednesday left three people dead, local media reported.

Authorities said the attack occurred around 10:50 a.m. at a pizza restaurant in Jowon-dong. The victims — a man in his 30s, a man in his 40s and a woman — sustained abdominal injuries and were taken to nearby hospitals.

All three were later pronounced dead.

Police said the restaurant owner, believed to be the suspect, allegedly attacked contractors following a dispute over interior renovations. He reportedly also sustained self-inflicted injuries and was taken to the hospital for treatment.

Authorities said they are continuing to investigate the incident.

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