Seoul subway arson causes over US$217,000 in damages: authorities
Seoul Metro CEO Baek Ho presides over a response meeting for an arson incident on Line 5 of the Seoul Subway on May 31, 2025, in this photo provided by Seoul Metro. - Photo: Yonhap
SEOUL: (Bernama-Yonhap) An arson incident aboard a Seoul subway train on Saturday caused estimated financial damage of over 300 million won (US$217,000), fire authorities said on Sunday (June 1), Yonhap News Agency reported.
The fire destroyed part of one subway compartment and caused smoke damage to two others, with total losses estimated at 330 million won.
Seoul Metro told Yonhap News Agency that it plans to pursue legal action against the suspected arsonist-currently in police custody-to seek compensation.
It also said it will review why real-time closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage from inside the train failed to transmit to the control centre during the incident.
A total of 23 people were transported to hospitals for smoke inhalation, while an additional 129 passengers received on-site treatment for minor injuries.
Meanwhile, police are expected to request an arrest warrant from the prosecution against the suspect - whose identity has not been released - later in the day. - Bernama-Yonhap
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