"Young Couple Cuts Roses Overnight"... Famous Rose Hotspot Nurtured for Years Stripped Clean

Rose Cutting Captured on CCTV

Police Report Filed... "No Leniency This Time"

An incident occurred overnight at a famous rose spot in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, where the roses disappeared, prompting the police to launch an investigation. Known for its blue gate, this location is a private residence where, during rose season, visitors often line up to take photos.

The 'Blue Gate Rose' (left), once a famous photo spot by Jang Micheol, and its current state with only leaves remaining (right). Screenshot from the 'Blue Gate Rose' Instagram.

On the 24th, the operator of the 'Blue Gate Rose' social media account in Haenggung-dong, Suwon, identified as A, reported the damage, saying, "So many roses were cut this time that it will be difficult to restore them to their previous state."

A explained that there had been previous incidents of people cutting the roses without permission, but at that time, leniency was shown considering the person was elderly. However, regarding this incident, A stated, "This time, it appeared to be a young couple," and emphasized, "I will absolutely not show leniency this time."

A continued, "What did the roses do to deserve being completely cut down?" and explained, "After midnight, I checked the CCTV footage and confirmed two people cutting the roses. The police report has been filed."

A added, "While the roses will grow back over time, my heart feels very bitter about this."

The released photos show that the pink roses, which once filled the fence in full bloom, have mostly disappeared after being cut without permission, leaving behind only green leaves.

The CCTV captured the scene of a person leaving the site holding a cut rose. Screenshot from SBS broadcast.

Internet users who came across the story expressed their anger, leaving comments such as, "Why would you cut someone else's roses? They must be punished," "If it was past midnight, they clearly intended to steal them. There should be no leniency," and "The owner planted those flowers for everyone to enjoy together, but this was extremely selfish."

Meanwhile, after A announced plans for legal action, a comment was left on the post by B, who is suspected of cutting the roses, drawing attention.

B wrote, "It was a shame to see the roses disappear, and it looked like they needed pruning, so I cut them at night and took cuttings." B continued, "I was taking good care of them, but the police came and collected the roses. My good intentions have caused the owner great distress," and repeatedly apologized.

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