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Seoul arson suspect admits to Gangnam attacks

Police say the man suspected of setting fires at two buildings in Seoul's Gangnam District on Tuesday, injuring 19 people, has admitted to most of the allegations, including planning and carrying out the arson. Authorities have sought a formal arrest warrant on suspicion of arson resulting in injury, with a second round of questioning scheduled before the warrant request. Korean media are reporting the admission as a key development in the case, with police detailing the suspect's confession in press notices.

  1. Arson suspect admits to setting fires at 2 buildings in southern Seoul: police Korea Times · 2026-10-21
  2. Police: Seoul Arson Suspect Admits to Most of the Allegations KBS World · 2026-10-21
  3. Arson suspect admits to planning, setting fires at 2 buildings in southern Seoul: police Yonhap · 2026-10-21
  4. Police seek arrest warrant for man over Seoul arson attacks that injured 19 Korea Times · 2026-10-21
  5. (LEAD) Police seek arrest warrant for man over Seoul arson attacks that injured 19 Yonhap · 2026-10-21
  6. 首尔江南区两栋大楼纵火嫌疑人承认罪行 韩联社 · 2026-10-21

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