# South Korean woman found not guilty of newborn's murder after hospital birth

A South Korean woman was acquitted of murder charges for her newborn, who died shortly after delivery at a hospital. The court ruled there was insufficient evidence of intent to kill. The case has sparked debate about maternal rights and infant protection in South Korea.

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## Sources

### World
- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwyrj7ww1gko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:04:56 GMT