Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Twenty years on, murder of 8-year-old boy in Ulsan apartment fire remains shrouded in smoke

The 2006 murder of an eight-year-old in Ulsan remains unsolved after nearly 20 years, raising questions about the motive, the assailant and the circumstances surrounding his tragic death.

2026-03-17

Man with prior arson conviction detained on suspicion of setting recent wildfires in South Gyeongsang

Police detained a man Monday on suspicion of setting multiple wildfires in Hamyang County, South Gyeongsang, including the area’s first major wildfire of the year that caused an estimated 954.49 million won ($637,000) in property damage.

2026-03-16

Man detained for trying to light himself on fire near Blue House

A man who attempted to set himself on fire near the Chunchugwan press hall at the Blue House, Korea's presidential complex, was detained by police on Monday.

2026-01-26

Court upholds 12-year prison sentence for man who set fire to subway train

A man who set fire to a Seoul subway train was sentenced to 12 years in prison in his appeal trial, the same sentence that was handed down by a lower court.

2026-01-15

Man gets suspended sentence for attempting to set home on fire over lack of birthday celebrations

A man has received a suspended prison sentence for attempting to set fire to his home because his family did not celebrate his birthday in Jincheon County, North Chungcheong.

2025-11-30

Court denies warrant to detain 14-year-old girl who set apartment on fire

A detention warrant for a 14-year-old girl who set her home on fire after her guardian refused to replace her phone with one able to access social media was denied by a court.

2025-11-23

Man who set subway train on fire sentenced to 12 years

A 67-year-old man surnamed Won convicted of setting fire to a Seoul Subway Line 5 train in protest over the outcome of his divorce suit was sentenced to 12 years in prison at court.

2025-10-14

Man arrested after trying to set ministry building on fire

A man in his 50s who attempted to set fire to the offices of the Ministry of Employment and Labor inside the government complex in Sejong was arrested by police on Thursday.

2025-09-25

Prosecutors demand 20-year sentence for suspect in Seoul subway arson

Prosecutors on Tuesday demanded a 20-year prison sentence for a man suspected of setting fire to a Seoul subway train in May.

2025-09-16

Body found in apartment arson after stabbing nearby

A fire broke out at an apartment in Nowon District, northern Seoul, early Sunday, leaving one man dead and prompting the evacuation of dozens of residents.

2025-09-07