60s Man Arrested for Wielding Weapon at Woman Avoiding Meeting... "Risk of Escape"

Police to Possibly Apply Additional Charges for Violating Stalking Punishment Act

[Asia Economy Reporter Jang Sehee] A man in his 60s was arrested for wielding a weapon at a woman because she refused to meet him.

On the 21st, Judge Kim In-taek of the Seoul Eastern District Court issued an arrest warrant for Mr. A, in his 60s, who is charged with attempted murder and violating the Stalking Punishment Act, citing "risk of flight."

Mr. A is accused of wielding a weapon and seriously injuring a woman in her 50s, Ms. B, at a bus stop in Seongnae-dong around 4:50 p.m. on the 19th. It is reported that Mr. A told the police he committed the crime because Ms. B repeatedly refused his requests to meet.

Meanwhile, the Gangdong Police Station in Seoul arrested Mr. A at the scene within about 10 minutes of the incident. After investigation, they confirmed that Mr. A approached Ms. B three times, leading to additional stalking charges.

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