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Arson Suspect Behind Yeoksam-dong Building Fires Named as 77-Year-Old Lee Myung-soo, Identity Revealed

Lee Ho-geon

Published : Nov 3, 2026 11:06 PM

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Police have released the identity of 77-year-old Lee Myung-soo, the suspect accused of setting consecutive fires at two buildings in Yeoksam-dong, Seoul.

Lee was sent to prosecutors under arrest on attempted murder charges for setting fires at two patent law firms in Yeoksam-dong, Seoul, on October 20, injuring 26 people.

Lee's personal information will be posted on the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency website for 30 days, starting today through December 3.