Man Indicted for Arson After Setting Seoul Subway Car Ablaze in Premeditated Attack

SEOUL, South Korea – Chilling CCTV footage has emerged showing the moment a 67-year-old man ignited a fire inside a crowded subway car in Seoul on May 31. The incident, which sent passengers scrambling for safety, resulted in six injuries but no reported fatalities. The footage captures the man dousing the subway car floor with a flammable liquid before setting it ablaze. Passengers can be seen reacting swiftly, attempting to escape the sudden inferno. One individual reportedly slipped on the spilled liquid amidst the chaos. Investigators have stated that the suspect, whose identity has not been fully disclosed, was reportedly driven by delusions stemming from a recent divorce ruling. Authorities indicate that the attack was meticulously planned, with the man purchasing gasoline, liquidating assets, and scouting major Seoul subway stations in the days leading up to the incident. Prosecutors announced on Tuesday that the man has been formally indicted on charges of attempted murder and arson. The swift action of passengers and emergency services is credited with preventing further casualties in what could have been a far more devastating event.