Zainichi Korean Defendant

The case gained attention as the defendant was a Korean resident in Japan, sparking cross-border media coverage.

Reiwa 6 (Wa) No. 37 - Murder, Negligent Driving Causing Injury, and Road Traffic Law Violations
  1. Reiwa 6 (Wa) No. 37 - Murder, Negligent Driving Causing Injury, and Road Traffic Law Violations
  2. Jurisdiction: Japan (2025)
  3. Original Case: Reiwa 6 (Wa) 37 - Murder, Negligent Driving Causing Injury, Road Traffic Act Violations
  4. VictimsKeiko YamamotoDefendantsKim Yong-suProsecutorsKenji NakamuraDefense AttorneysTaro SuzukiJudgesHiroshi TanakaInstitutionsOsaka District CourtOsaka District Public Prosecutors OfficeOsaka Prefectural Police
  5. Case Tags: Dangerous Driving Causing Death;Murder Indictment in Traffic Case;Hit-and-Run;Zainichi Korean Defendant