Prosecutors Indict Subway Line 5 Arsonist in Custody... "Attempted Murder Charge Added"

The arsonist responsible for the Seoul Subway Line 5 incident has been indicted and will stand trial while in custody.

On the 31st of last month, after Mr. Wonmo (67) started a fire inside a moving train, passengers are evacuating. Seoul Southern District Prosecutors' Office

On June 25, the dedicated investigation team for the Line 5 arson case at the Seoul Southern District Prosecutors' Office, led by Chief Prosecutor Son Sanghee, announced that Mr. Wonmo (67) has been indicted and detained on charges including attempted murder and arson causing injury to an operating train.

On May 31 at approximately 8:43 a.m., Mr. Wonmo poured gasoline and set fire to clothing inside a moving train in the tunnel section between Yeouinaru Station and Mapo Station. As a result, 23 people were transported due to smoke inhalation and other injuries, and one subway car was partially destroyed, causing property damage amounting to approximately 330 million won. It was confirmed that Mr. Wonmo committed the crime out of dissatisfaction with an unfavorable outcome in his divorce lawsuit.

Previously, the police had referred the case on charges of arson causing injury to an operating train, but the prosecution formed a dedicated investigation team and added the charge of attempted murder after further investigation.

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