'Dynamite Explosion' Threat by Paedok Miners... Arrested in the Act Within 2 Hours

Became Financially Struggling but Community Centers Ignored Them
Apprehended Within 2 Hours

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[Asia Economy Reporter Jang Sehee] A man in his 70s, a former miner who worked in Germany, caused a disturbance threatening to blow up the building housing the Pa-dok Miners Association with dynamite, leading to a standoff with the police before being arrested about two hours later.

Seoul Seocho Police Station received a threat report around 9:10 a.m. today from Mr. A, a 70-year-old former Pa-dok miner, stating, "I have prepared dynamite to blow up the association."

Mr. A reportedly committed the act claiming that he was injured during his time as a Pa-dok miner and faced financial difficulties, but local community centers and the police did not listen to his pleas.

The police set up a control line at the scene and attempted to negotiate with Mr. A. Around 11:04 a.m., a police SWAT team was deployed and arrested Mr. A on the 5th floor of the building. It was confirmed that there was no significant resistance during the arrest.

A police official stated, "The claim that he had dynamite was not true," and added, "The criminal investigation department will proceed with the relevant investigation."

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