Namdong-gu, Incheon, Offers Psychological Counseling to Knife Attack Victims and Residents

Namdong-gu, Incheon, announced on October 15 that it would provide psychological counseling to victims and local residents in connection with a recent knife attack.

In cooperation with Incheon City, the district will set up a counseling booth through October 23 on the second floor of the see&see building, a large commercial complex in Guwol-dong where the incident took place. A mobile mental health support bus will also operate nearby to provide counseling to victims and local residents.

The district also plans to provide psychological support kits to help residents regain emotional stability and return to their daily lives.

The support program was arranged to help victims and local residents experiencing psychological difficulties, including shock and anxiety, as a result of the incident receive professional counseling and regain emotional stability.

Namdong District Mayor Lee Byeongrae said, "If necessary, we will work with relevant agencies to develop additional support measures," adding, "We will help victims and residents regain emotional stability and return to their daily lives."

A man in his 50s went on a stabbing rampage at a large commercial complex in Namdong-gu, Incheon, on the afternoon of the 13th, injuring eight visitors. The photo shows the restaurant area on the building’s second floor as investigators examine the scene. Yonhap News Agency

A man in his 50s, identified as A, is suspected of attempting to kill 10 visitors by stabbing them at around 1:48 p.m. on October 13 inside the see&see building in Guwol-dong, Namdong-gu, Incheon, which houses a large supermarket, a movie theater and other businesses.

One of the victims, a 19-year-old woman, was taken to hospital in cardiac arrest and underwent emergency surgery. Her heartbeat later returned, but she remains unconscious. Seven others were injured and are receiving either hospital or outpatient treatment. The remaining two were found to be uninjured.

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