A Man in His 60s Arrested for Throwing Hotteok into 180-Degree Oil... Store Owner Says "He Glared Until the End"

Victim Sustains 2nd to 3rd Degree Burns on Body Parts

On the 5th, a man in his 60s, Mr. A, was seen throwing hotteok towards the oil container at a hotteok shop / Photo by KBS Broadcast Capture

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Juhyung] A man in his 60s is under police investigation for causing burns to a store owner by throwing hot oil-soaked hotteok at him after his request was refused.

On the 9th, the Gangbuk Police Station in Daegu announced that they had booked a man in his 60s, Mr. A, without detention on charges of injury.

Earlier, on the 5th, Mr. A is accused of throwing hotteok into hot oil at a hotteok shop in Dongcheon-dong, Buk-gu, Daegu, causing burns to the owner. The oil temperature was reported to be extremely hot, reaching 180 degrees Celsius at the time.

The store owner, Mr. B, suffered burns on several parts of his body including the back of his right hand, shoulder, and chest from the boiling oil. He sustained second-degree burns over a wide area and was diagnosed with third-degree burns in severe areas. He was transported to a nearby hospital where he is currently receiving inpatient treatment.

The victim stated through their social networking service (SNS) account, "I will receive treatment and come back." / Photo by Instagram Capture

At the time, Mr. A ordered two hotteok at the shop and requested that they be cut, saying he wanted to share them with his companions. However, Mr. B refused Mr. A's request, pointing out the 'No Cutting' sign posted in the store. In response, Mr. A became angry, cursed, and threw the hotteok into the frying oil.

During the police investigation, Mr. A reportedly stated that he did not intend to throw the hotteok into the oil and did not know where the oil would splash. The police plan to investigate the specific circumstances of the incident by analyzing the victim's testimony and CCTV footage capturing the situation.

Meanwhile, the victim, Mr. B, urged for severe punishment, saying that Mr. A has shown no remorse.

In an interview with 'Segye Ilbo' on the 9th, he said, "The perpetrator kept glaring until the end and was confident even in front of the police," adding, "I hope he receives a strong punishment."

Currently receiving inpatient treatment, Mr. B also shared updates on his condition through his social media. He said, "The pain is getting worse as the wounds progress, making it difficult, but I will receive treatment well and try to return as soon as possible."

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