Gyeongsan: Five family members were found dead at two different apartments in the southeastern city of Gyeongsan on Sunday, police said. The deceased were identified as a man in his 40s, along with his wife, son, and parents, according to the Gyeongsan Police Station, which responded to a call from an acquaintance of the deceased man.

According to Yonhap News Agency, the bodies were discovered at 11:15 a.m. The man's father was found in a separate apartment from the other four family members. An acquaintance had received a text message from the man expressing despair about his situation and requesting help in sorting out unfinished business.

Police reported that no notes or signs of foul play were found at the scene, and an autopsy is scheduled to determine the exact cause of death. Signs that the man had committed suicide were reportedly evident at the location.