'Arson in front of Songdo English Kindergarten in Incheon', 60-year-old, appears for detention review

A man in his 60s who set fire in front of an English academy for children, so-called 'English Kindergarten', appeared in the media for the first time since the incident.

Mr. A, in his 60s, who is suspected of arson of a building in Hyeonju, entered the Incheon District Court on the afternoon of the 12th, where interrogation of suspects (substantial examination of warrants) before arrest was held.

He covered his face with a hat and a mask, and his handcuffed hands were covered with a veil.

On this day, the substantive examination of Mr. A's warrant will begin around 2 p.m., and the results are expected to be released late in the afternoon.

Mr. A is accused of pouring gasoline and setting a fire in front of an English academy on the third floor of a commercial building in Songdo International City, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, at around 7:01 a.m. on the 10th.

At the time, the sprinklers were activated and fire authorities responded to the fire after receiving a report from a security company and worked to remove the smoke, and there were no casualties.

It was discovered that Mr. A purchased gasoline at a nearby gas station, put it in two 20L cans, then went to the academy and set fire to the entrance.

Afterwards, he ran away near his home in Michuhol-gu, parked his car, and committed suicide before being arrested by the police.

Mr. A was in charge of consulting work when this academy was first established, but is said to have harbored a grudge against the academy when the partnership ended at the end of last year due to financial issues with the director.