Police release identity of suspect in Seoul building arson

On Tuesday, the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency announced the identity of a suspect in connection with two arson fires at patent firms in southern Seoul. The suspect, identified as 77-year-old Lee Myung-soo, has been linked to the incidents that occurred on October 20, resulting in 26 injuries.

The police released photos of the suspect on their website after a decision by a review committee. Lee was apprehended shortly after the fires and subsequently referred to the prosecution last week on charges of arson and attempted murder. According to investigators, they believe the suspect meticulously planned the arson and was undoubtedly aware of the presence of people inside the offices.

In an interesting twist, Lee has maintained that his actions were motivated by a perceived scam carried out by the patent firms, and his intention was merely to instill fear rather than inflict harm. The South Korean authorities release the identities and mug shots of individuals suspected of serious crimes when there is substantial evidence that they committed the offenses.