Woo Bum-kon
South Korean spree killer (1955–1982)
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Summary
Woo Bum-kon was born on November 5, 1955[1], in Busan[2]. He died on April 27, 1982[3], in Uiryeong County[4]. He worked as a police officer[5], spree killer[6], and mass murderer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,878 views/month, #7,026 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: South Korea[9]
- Native language: Korean[10]
- Sex or gender: male[11]
- Cause of death: suicide bombing[12]
- Armament: carbine[13], handgun[14], hand grenade[15]
- Family name: Woo[16]
- Given name: U[17]
- Significant event: Woo Bum-kon incident[18]
- Manner of death: suicide[19]
- Number of victims of killer: 113[20]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Korean[21]
- Nickname: « Le tigre fou »[22]
- Name in native language: 우범곤[23]
Why It Matters
Woo Bum-kon has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]
FAQs
Where was Woo Bum-kon born?
Woo Bum-kon was born in Busan[2].
Where did Woo Bum-kon die?
Woo Bum-kon died in Uiryeong County[4].
What did Woo Bum-kon do for work?
Woo Bum-kon worked as a police officer[5], spree killer[6], and mass murderer[7].