Stabbing attack at a supermarket in Incheon leaves eight injured

On Tuesday, October 13, 2026, a knife attack occurred at a commercial building housing a supermarket in Incheon, South Korea, resulting in injuries to eight people. The victims include six women and two men. One victim, a woman approximately 20 years old, suffered cardiac arrest during the attack and underwent surgery; she remains in critical condition at a local hospital. All other injured individuals have also been transported to medical facilities for treatment.

The suspect, a 59-year-old man, was apprehended by bystanders who managed to subdue him before handing him over to the police. Reports from the Yonhap news agency indicate that the assailant had knives strapped to both hands and moved between different floors of the building while attacking people. Law enforcement confirmed the suspect was previously convicted of a four-year prison term for the attempted murder of his ex-wife, whom he had stabbed, and was currently under electronic monitoring.

Authorities are continuing their investigation into the motive behind this incident. The suspect remains in police custody following his arrest by the public.