Two girls left church to buy Christmas gifts. They never came home.

Tragic Christmas Incident

Two girls left church to buy Christmas gifts but never returned home.

2007 Murder Case

In 2007, Jeong Seong-hyeon was convicted of murdering two girls, Woo Ye-seul and Lee Hye-jin, in Anyang.

Despite being sentenced to death, Jeong remains defiant and contests his guilt while on death row.

Jeong Seong-hyeon speaks to reporters on March 18, 2008, still contesting his guilt.

Search efforts were made to find the remains of 8-year-old Woo Ye-seul in a stream in Siheung, Gyeonggi.

Jeong was seen heading to court in 2008, sentenced to death for his heinous crimes.

Author's summary: Jeong Seong-hyeon convicted of murder.

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Korea JoongAng Daily Korea JoongAng Daily — 2025-11-03

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