Female-Perpetrated Homicide in South Korea: A Homicide Typology

Using cluster analysis, the current study examined the extent to which distinct types of homicides are present using national data of female-perpetrated homicides in South Korea. The cluster analysis showed that the taxonomic structure of this sample is best reflected by five subordinate clusters: Cluster 1: Non-traditional intimate partner homicide; Cluster 2: Family homicide; Cluster 3: Traditional intimate partner homicide; Cluster 4: Premeditated homicide by unmarried women; and Cluster 5: Nonpremeditated homicide by unmarried women. The subsequent analysis revealed that each subtype of homicide has unique situational characteristics. The implications for the prevention strategies and future studies are discussed.