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Gangnam arson suspect cited personal grudge as motive

Police say the man in his 70s suspected of setting fires at two buildings in southern Seoul, injuring 19 people, has largely admitted to planning and carrying out the arson. He cited a personal grudge as his motive, renewing concern over elderly men driven by resentment starting fires, the Korea Times reports. A Seoul court issued an arrest warrant for him on Thursday.

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  2. Arson suspect admits to setting fires at 2 buildings in southern Seoul: police Korea Times · 2026-10-21
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