A Police Officer Killed 56 People in One Night | Woo Bum-kon
Summary
This episode details the 1982 Ubyong-gun massacre, where disgraced police officer Woo Bom-gun killed 56 people in rural South Korea. After being demoted from the Presidential Security Service, Bom-gun stole weapons and systematically shot victims across four villages over eight hours. The narrative highlights the police’s delayed response and the government’s subsequent cover-up to protect its image. Decades later, survivors still endure physical and emotional trauma from this historic tragedy.
Topics discussed
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Introduction to the Ubyeon-gun massacre in South Korea
The evening of April 26, 1982: Initial gunshots and panic
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The rampage: Shooting at the post office, market, and funeral wake
The shooter's identity: Police officer Woo Bom-gun
Woo's background: Demotions, alcoholism, and the trigger event
Police response delays and Woo taking hostages
The standoff ends with a grenade explosion
Government cover-up and lasting impact on survivors
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