Father kills his wife and their two children after driving their car into the sea

– A tragic incident has rocked the country of South Korea, in Jindo, this year

– Earlier, a man in his 40s confessed to killing his wife and their two teenage sons

– The Korea Times eventually reported that Ji, 49, was working as a rebar foreman

– However, Ji allegedly accrued about ₩160 million in debt which overwhelmed him

A tragic and deeply unsettling incident has rocked the country of South Korea, as a man in his 40s just confessed to killing his wife and their two teenage sons in Jindo, South Jeolla Province.

The man, identified as Ji, 49, reportedly admitted to authorities that he committed the horrific act after being overwhelmed by massive debt that accumulated, sparking outrage on social media.

According to an official report by The Korea Times, Ji had been working as a rebar foreman at various construction sites, subcontracting jobs and even managing a team of workers as well.

However, financial mismanagement and mounting obligations caught up with him as Ji allegedly accrued about ₩160 million (approximately $116,000) in debt due to failures in paying his workers.

In a chilling report by KBS World, police revealed that Ji said he had given his wife and two sons sleeping pills before driving their car into the sea, with Ji then escaping from the submerged vehicle alone, leaving his family behind which eventually led to their tragic passing this year.

Authorities said autopsies will be performed on the victims to determine the exact cause of death.

Meanwhile, a report from Maeil Business Newspaper indicated that police are expanding their investigation to include an acquaintance of Ji, who allegedly transported him to Gwangju as well.

In the same report, Ji apparently told the Gwangju Bukbu Police Station on the 3rd that, “I was tired of the huge debt, so I gave my wife and two sons sleeping pills and drove them to the sea.”

Needless to say, this case has since sparked a wide discussion among netizens on social media.

News, photos, or videos that arouse the interest of netizens often go viral on social media. These posts typically appeal to netizens’ emotions — be it amusement, outrage, or sympathy — and can quickly spark widespread discussion. While most viral content features celebrities or high-profile figures, there are rare but notable instances where it can happen to ordinary individuals as well.

As previously reported by KAMI, a 63-year-old father has decided to disown his daughter due to her whopping debt. During a press conference, the father said his family has been subjected to harrassment. His daughter, who has a whopping RM250k debt, even filed a police report against him. The daughter decided to shift the blame on her dad and claimed he was the one behind the loans.

Meanwhile, a 22-year-old live streamer from Japan was brutally stabbed to death by a man. The victim, Sato Airi, was live streaming around Shinjuku when a 42-year-old man attacked her. She eventually succumbed to her wounds after being rushed to the hospital immediately. Apparently, the crime happened due to an unsettled debt of Airi to the suspect, which made the news go viral further.