Fire brought under control on Seoul subway train; suspect arrested for arson
May 31, 2025
Seoul [South Korea], May 31: A fire broke out on a train of Subway Line 5 in South Korea's capital Seoul at about 8:47 a.m. local time on Saturday, according to multiple media outlets.
According to police and witnesses, a man presumed to be in his 60s or 70s carried a torch and a jerrycan on the subway, and allegedly set fire between Yeouinaru and Mapo stations. The suspect of arson has been arrested by police, according to Yonhap News Agency.
Passengers in the train have been evacuated, with no casualties reported so far. The on-site fire-fighting operation has been completed.
Subway services between Yeouido and Aeogae stations have been suspended due to the incident, according to Seoul Metro.
Source: Emirates News Agency
