Seoul: An arson incident aboard a Seoul subway train on Saturday resulted in estimated financial damage exceeding 300 million won (US$217,000), according to fire authorities on Sunday. The blaze destroyed part of one subway compartment and caused smoke damage to two others, with total damage assessed at 330 million won.
According to Yonhap News Agency, Seoul Metro has announced plans to pursue legal action against the suspected arsonist, who is currently in police custody, in order to seek compensation for the damages incurred. Additionally, Seoul Metro intends to investigate the failure of real-time closed-circuit television footage from inside the train to transmit to the control center during the incident.
The arson led to 23 individuals being transported to hospitals for smoke inhalation. Moreover, 129 passengers received on-site treatment for minor injuries. Meanwhile, police are anticipated to file a request for an arrest warrant with the prosecution against the suspect, whose identity remains undisclosed, later in the day.