Mother and Daughter Found Dead in Suwon… Four Months Ago, They Expressed Financial Hardship

A shocking discovery was made as a woman in her 50s and her daughter in her 20s were found dead on the street in front of an officetel in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province.

It was later confirmed that the mother and daughter had sought welfare counseling from local authorities four months prior, expressing their financial hardships.

According to the Suwon Central Police Station on the 3rd, a passerby discovered the bodies of the two women at around 7:40 AM on the 2nd, on the sidewalk in front of an 18-story officetel in Ingyedong, Paldal-gu, Suwon. The identities of the deceased were confirmed as A, the mother in her 50s, and B, the daughter in her 20s, through fingerprint analysis.

The duo had been residing together in the officetel. Police believe they may have made an extreme choice based on CCTV footage and surrounding circumstances. There are reportedly no indications of foul play, and no suicide note was found.

Living Together in the Officetel… A Sought Emergency Welfare Counseling After Husband's Death

According to Hankyoreh News, A lost her husband last year and moved from Siheung City to Suwon City with her daughter in December. One month prior, in November of the same year, A had sought emergency welfare counseling in Siheung, citing financial difficulties.

However, A's cash assets under her name became an issue at that time. A representative from Siheung City explained to the media, "A explained that she intended to use some of her cash assets for the deposit and moving costs of the officetel and was informed that she could reapply for emergency welfare in Suwon after her move."

However, it has been determined that the mother and daughter did not seek further welfare counseling or support applications after relocating to Suwon. B was known to have continued working part-time until recently.

Police Request Autopsy from National Forensic Service… “No Signs of Foul Play”

The police have requested an autopsy from the National Forensic Service to ascertain the exact cause of death. Alongside this, they are investigating the circumstances and motivations surrounding the deaths through family statements and mobile phone forensics.

A police spokesperson stated, "There are no specific circumstances or evidence that can definitively determine the motive for death at this time," adding, "The investigation is ongoing."

If you are experiencing difficult feelings such as depression or know someone who is, you can receive 24-hour expert consultation through the suicide prevention hotline at ☎109 or via SNS counseling at Madlan (www.129.go.kr/109/etc/madlan).

If you are experiencing difficult feelings such as depression or know someone who is, you can receive 24-hour expert consultation through the suicide prevention hotline at ☎109 or via SNS counseling at Madlan (www.129.go.kr/109/etc/madlan).

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