The identity of Choi Choong-rak (59), who wielded a weapon at a large commercial facility in Incheon and injured eight citizens, has been disclosed.

The Incheon Metropolitan Police Agency held a deliberation committee on identity disclosure this afternoon (October 16) and revealed the name, age, and mugshot of Choi, who has been arrested on charges of attempted murder and carrying a weapon in a public place.

The committee, consisting of three internal police officers and four external experts including legal professionals, determined through a closed meeting that the case met the statutory requirements for identity disclosure.

The police explained, "We decided unanimously to disclose his identity after determining that the crime was brutal, resulted in severe damage, sufficient evidence was secured, and the requirements for public interest were met."

Consequently, Choi's personal information is scheduled to be posted on the Incheon Metropolitan Police Agency website from today until November 16.

(Photo provided by Incheon Metropolitan Police Agency, Yonhap News)