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Police Disclose Identity of 77-Year-Old Suspect in Yeoksam Building Arson

Lee Ho-geon

Published : Nov 3, 2026 10:34 AM


Identity of 'Yeoksam Serial Arson' Suspect Disclosed... 77-year-old Lee Myung-soo
▲ 'Yeoksam Serial Arson' Suspect 77-Year-Old Lee Myung-soo

Police have disclosed the identity of 77-year-old Lee Myung-soo, who was arrested on charges of setting consecutive fires at two buildings in Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul.

Lee is accused of setting fires at two patent law firms in Yeoksam-dong, Seoul, on October 20, injuring 26 people.

Lee's identity will be disclosed on the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency website for 30 days starting today.

(Photo: Yonhap News)