SEOUL, Oct 20 (Bernama-Yonhap) -- Police on Tuesday apprehended a man in connection with suspected arson at two buildings in southern Seoul that left 19 people injured, Yonhap News Agency reported, citing officials.
World : South Korea Police Apprehend Arson Suspect Behind 2 Building Fires In Southern Seoul
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South Korean police arrested a 70-year-old man for starting two fires in southern Seoul, injuring 19 people.
- The suspect started fires at two buildings in Gangnam, injuring 19 people.
- He was arrested near Dongmyo Station after fleeing by subway.
- He claimed the arson was due to a dispute with a patent firm over a trademark.
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