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Divorce-Driven Arson on Seoul Subway Injures 22

6/29/2025

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A 67-year-old man named Won has been charged with arson after igniting a fire on a moving subway train in Seoul, injuring 22 passengers. This shocking act, fueled by his frustrations over divorce, resulted in extensive property damage estimated at 330 million won (around $240,000), igniting fears about public safety in the city.

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A 67-year-old man named Won has been charged with arson after igniting a fire on a moving subway train in Seoul, injuring 22 passengers. This shocking act, fueled by his frustrations over divorce, resulted in extensive property damage estimated at 330 million won (around $240,000), igniting fears about public safety in the city.