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Man Arrested After Trying to Set Fire at Labor Ministry Office in Sejong

Police are questioning the suspect on obstruction charges.

Overview

  • Police said the incident occurred around 6:25 p.m. on the sixth floor of Government Complex Sejong at the Ministry of Employment and Labor.
  • A man in his 50s allegedly spread a flammable substance and tried to ignite it before a security guard intervened.
  • No injuries were reported and no fire broke out, according to Sejong Nambu Police Station.
  • The suspect was arrested at the scene and authorities have withheld his name.
  • Investigators are working to determine the motive and are examining other details of the case.