One Dead in Assault Dispute Involving 20s at Seoul Bar

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Ga-yeon] Men in their 20s who assaulted and caused the death of another customer after a dispute at a nightlife establishment in Seoul have been apprehended by the police.

The Gwangjin Police Station in Seoul announced on the 2nd that they have detained and are investigating three individuals in their early 20s, including Mr. A, on charges of assault leading to death at a pub.

Mr. A and others are accused of assaulting a man in his 20s, Mr. B, who was another customer, at a pub in Hwayang-dong, Gwangjin-gu, around 2 a.m. on the 1st, during which Mr. B died.

According to the police, when the dispute with the victim Mr. B escalated, they dragged him outside the pub and assaulted him.

Mr. B was transported to a nearby hospital by the 119 emergency medical team who responded to the report but ultimately passed away.

The police are verifying the exact circumstances of the incident and plan to determine the precise charges after completing their investigation.

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