During questioning, the Manipuri woman claimed the stabbing occurred in a moment of anger after repeated abuse during alcohol-fuelled arguments. A murder case has been registered against the Manipuri woman under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, while the South Korean Embassy has been informed.
BY PC Bureau
January 5, 2026: A South Korean national was allegedly stabbed to death by his live-in partner at their apartment in Greater Noida on January 4, 2026, police said.
The victim, identified as Duck Hee Yuh, also known as Yuh Duck-Hee, was found critically injured at a high-rise society in Sector 150, reportedly ATS Pious Hideaways. He was rushed to the Government Institute of Medical Sciences (GIMS) Hospital, where doctors declared him dead on arrival.
Yuh, around 47 years old and a native of Cheongju city in South Korea, had been living in India for nearly a decade. He was employed as a manager with a logistics company. His live-in partner, Lunjeana Pamai, a resident of Manipur, had admitted him to the hospital, prompting police suspicion.
Greater Noida Society Murder: Korean National Killed, Live-In Partner Held
Shocking murder case in a high-profile Greater Noida society.
A South Korean national was killed, with his live-in partner accused.
Police have registered a case and arrested the woman.
Body sent… pic.twitter.com/DZIQJWnNjM
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During interrogation, Pamai allegedly confessed to stabbing Yuh in the chest with a knife following a heated argument at their residence. Police sources said the dispute erupted during a drinking session. Pamai reportedly tried to stop Yuh from consuming more alcohol, following which an argument broke out. She claimed that Yuh often became violent after drinking and that she had been subjected to repeated assaults.
According to her statement, the stabbing was carried out in a moment of anger and frustration, without any intention to kill.
A case has been registered at Knowledge Park police station under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for murder. Pamai has been arrested, and further investigation is underway. The victim’s body has been sent for post-mortem examination to ascertain the exact cause of death and the number of stab wounds.
The South Korean Embassy has been informed of the incident, and Yuh’s family has been notified.
