Korean man dies after being hit with badminton racquet

A 54-year-old man in Cheongju, Korea was pronounced brain dead after an altercation in which he was struck in the head with a badminton racquet.  According to a report by Korean wire agency Newsis, the incident arose from a dispute over use of the gymnasium where the man was a member of a recreational badminton club.   Local police are reported to have stated that on May 3rd, a 46-year-old member of the same club swung his racquet and struck the victim in the head.  The older man was taken to hospital but he never regained consciousness and three days later he died of the injuries.  Police are still investigating.