Suspect arrested over back-to-back Gangnam fires that injured 19 in Seoul

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Published: 2026-10-20T19:28:00Z
Category: crime-public-safety
Source: Ground News

Police in Seoul arrested a man suspected of setting back-to-back fires at two buildings in the Gangnam District, resulting in 19 injuries. The suspect was apprehended near Dongmyo Station approximately four hours after the incidents. The motive is reportedly linked to a claim of fraud by a patent law firm.

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