Man in 20s arrested for killing elderly stranger in Seoul

A man in his 20s was arrested on Monday in Seoul for the killing of an elderly stranger, police reported. The suspect, whose identity was not disclosed, was apprehended around 1 a.m. on suspicion of fatally injuring a man in his 70s in Gangbuk Ward, northern Seoul, according to Seoul Gangbuk Police Station. The victim's body was discovered on Saturday evening while authorities were searching for him following a report that he was unreachable.

Police have determined that the victim and suspect were strangers prior to the incident. The suspect told police that the killing was unintentional and occurred after a brief argument when their shoulders accidentally collided on the street, sources said. The police intend to seek an arrest warrant for the suspect once they have thoroughly investigated the incident's circumstances, including his motive.