Second cattle farmer commits suicide, injures family (Filipina Wife & Children)

by WebAdmin Wed May 07, 2008 12:49 pm

Frustrated by a fall in prices of hanwoo, or South Korea�s local breed of cattle, and a surge in feed costs, a 41-year-old farmer in Hampyeong, South Jeollla Province, committed suicide by drinking herbicide. It was the second suicide committed by a livestock farmer following the South Korean government�s decision to fully reopen its market to U.S. beef last month.

The 41-year-old farmer, who is only identified by his surname Lee and lives in the town of Wolbong-ri, Nasan-myeon, Hampyeong County, was found dead in his home after drinking herbicide at approximately 4:40 a.m. on May 5. Immediately before his suicide, Lee allegedly attempted to kill his 36-year-old wife, who is from the Philippines, and his three children by beating them with a farm-machine implement. The four members of his family were sleeping at the time.

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by Elizer Penaranda Sat May 10, 2008 1:22 am

Pity for those who will be badly affected by the US beef Imports particularly the local industry but justice must be given to those who have been victims of abuses. Helpless women and children are not animals but humans.

by ernex Sat May 10, 2008 8:32 am

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