"Family Ignores Me"... 30s Sentenced to Prison for Setting Fire at Home

Arson with a Lighter in Own Residence

A man in his 30s who set fire to his house believing that his family was ignoring him was sentenced to prison. The photo is not directly related to the article content.

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kang Wooseok] A man in his 30s who set fire to his home believing his family was ignoring him was sentenced to prison.

The 11th Criminal Division of the Gwangju District Court (Chief Judge Park Hyunsoo) announced on the 29th that A (32), who was charged with general arson, was sentenced to two years in prison.

A was prosecuted for pouring 3 liters of flammable liquid and setting fire with a lighter to a house of about 80 cubic meters in Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do, where he lived alone, around 7 p.m. on September 25, 2021, burning the entire house.

The court stated, "A committed arson because he was angry that his uncle, who had been financially supporting him, did not answer his calls," and pointed out, "Arson is a serious crime that threatens public safety and peace, and the fire could have spread widely, posing a serious risk to the lives and property of nearby residents."

It added, "A has a history of failing to control his threatening and angry behavior toward others, having previously received a suspended prison sentence for crimes such as attempted murder," and explained the sentencing reason, "Despite this record, he committed arson again, so a severe punishment corresponding to his guilt is necessary."

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