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Arson in Yeoksan, Man in 70s Arrested
Attempted Murder Charge Added
In short
Fires broke out at two buildings in Yeoksan-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, injuring 19 people.
A man in his 70s was caught as the arsonist and sent to prosecution in custody.
Police secured evidence of targeting specific individuals and added attempted murder charges.
Key facts
| When | Arson occurred at two buildings in Yeoksan-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul around noon on October 20. |
|---|---|
| Who | A man in his 70s surnamed A (also known as Lee) was arrested as the suspect. |
| What | Fires were set at Hanyang Building and Shinmyeong Building, injuring 19 people, with one patent attorney transferred in cardiac arrest. |
| How | Police secured statements that the suspect looked for a specific person before the arson, added attempted murder charges, and sent him to prosecution in custody on October 29. |
What it means for me
Concerns over revenge crimes targeting clients and dispute parties at patent firms are growing, raising the need for safety inspections at office-dense buildings.
