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South Korea woman and doctors guilty of murder of newborn baby

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 3 min read 100% complete March 4, 2026 at 06:43 AM
South Korea woman and doctors guilty of murder of newborn baby
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A South Korean court convicted a woman, identified as Kwon, and two doctors of murder for the death of her newborn baby. Kwon, seeking a late-term abortion at 36 weeks, delivered a live baby via C-section. Prosecutors argued the doctors then placed the baby in a freezer until it died. The surgeon received a four-year prison sentence, the hospital director six years, and Kwon a three-year suspended sentence. The case, triggered by Kwon's YouTube video about the termination, has sparked debate in South Korea, where abortion is decriminalized but lacks clear regulations. The hospital allegedly performed over 500 abortions, facilitated by brokers, and falsified records in Kwon's case to indicate a stillbirth.

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Jake Kwon 30% Seoul 30% BBC Korean 30% South Korea ×380% Kwon ×1090%

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late-term abortion 80% murder conviction 70% south korea 60% pregnancy termination 50% medical malpractice 40% caesarean section 40%

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