Naesangsa Daeungjeon 'Completely Burned'...Arson Monk Says "Set Fire Impulsively Due to Feeling Hurt"
Pretrial Detention Warrant to Be Requested for Hyeonju Arson Suspect
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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Ji-hee] The Jeongeup Police Station in Jeonbuk is planning to request an arrest warrant for monk A (53) on charges of arson of a dwelling structure after setting fire to the Daeungjeon Hall at Naejangsa Temple.
On the 5th at around 6:30 PM, Mr. A sprayed a volatile substance and set fire to the Daeungjeon Hall. The fire completely destroyed the 165.84㎡ Daeungjeon Hall. Fortunately, there were no casualties, but the fire caused property damage estimated by the fire department at over 1.7 billion KRW.
During the police investigation, he reportedly stated, "I drank alcohol and impulsively set the fire because the monks made me feel hurt."
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Meanwhile, it is reported that Mr. A had been living at Naejangsa Temple since entering about three months ago for spiritual training.
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