Authorities have confirmed that Kim Chang-min, a South Korean film director, died after an attack. Two men involved in the assault are now being referred to prosecutors.

Police in Gyeonggi Province said that two men in their 20s have been charged with manslaughter in connection with the director's death, but they have not been arrested. The event happened in October of last year, but new information has come to light as the case moves through the courts.

SBS says that the suspects, known as A and B, attacked Kim at a restaurant in Guri City around 1:10 a.m. on October 20. According to sources, the director went to the location after his son requested food, but the situation escalated and became violent when he engaged in a fight with other customers.

Authorities said that Kim fell to the ground after the attack. Emergency workers took him to the hospital, but he never woke up. On November 7, about two weeks after the event, he was declared brain dead.

According to the report that Naver cited, the police asked for arrest warrants for the suspects twice. The court, on the other hand, turned down the requests.

A police officer discussed the decision, saying, "The warrant was dismissed on the grounds that the suspects have stable residences and there is no risk of evidence destruction."

Even though the law changed, Kim's death got a lot of attention at first because he donated his organs before he died. Four patients were able to get transplants that saved their lives because of his choice.

The Korea Organ Donation Agency thanked the director for what he did. The agency said in a statement that was shared by local news outlets, "Director Kim saved four lives by donating his heart, liver, and both kidneys," adding, "We express our deep gratitude for the courage of the deceased and his family in practicing the sharing of life."

Kim became known in South Korea's film industry for telling socially aware stories. His recognition skyrocketed after his film, "Nobody's Daughter," snagged the Best Director award at the Police Human Rights Film Festival back in 2016.

He went on to work on projects like "Exit 3" and helped animation teams on big movies.

The director's family has raised concerns about the initial emergency response as the case moves forward. They have asked if the delays in getting Kim to the hospital may have changed the outcome.

The legal system is expected to investigate the allegations of assault and other related claims. The case has also sparked wider conversations in South Korea about issues related to safety and responsibility in violent situations.

Kim's work in film and his final act of saving other people's lives will always define his legacy.