Man in His 70s Arrested for Weapon Attack at Ilmin Museum of Art... Court Cites Risk of Evidence Destruction and Flight

A man in his 70s has been arrested on suspicion of wielding a weapon at the Ilmin Museum of Art, located within the Dong-A Ilbo building in Gwanghwamun, Seoul.

On June 28, the Seoul Central District Court conducted a pre-trial detention hearing for the man, identified as Mr. A, who faces charges of attempted murder and preparation to commit arson. The court issued an arrest warrant, citing concerns about destruction of evidence and risk of flight.

Mr. A is accused of attacking an acquaintance in his 40s, identified as Mr. B, with a sickle at the Ilmin Museum of Art at approximately 7:47 a.m. on June 26, causing injury.

Immediately after the crime, Mr. A reportedly fled the scene by taxi, traveling through the Samgakji area in Yongsan-gu and the Noryangjin area in Dongjak-gu. Police later apprehended him at the residence of an acquaintance in Gwanak-gu.

Mr. A had been working in cleaning-related duties at the Dong-A Ilbo building, while Mr. B was also employed there but is said to have recently submitted his resignation.

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