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news Scmp World 2026-04-17

South Korean Mother Faces Charges for Feeding Soup to Infant

A South Korean mother is facing child abuse charges after allegedly feeding her two-month-old baby tteokguk (rice cake soup). Police determined the dish is inappropriate for infants due to their undeveloped digestive systems.

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