GlobeNow.tvMajor Commercial Building Fire in Seoul Leaves One Dead and Injured
Between 7 Oct 2026, 13:54 UTC and 28 Oct 2026, 11:42 UTC, GlobeNow.tv collected 107 news videos about Major Commercial Building Fire in Seoul Leaves One Dead and Injured from 21 outlets in 7 countries, including South Korea, Chile, Taiwan and Peru. The most recent report is “Identity of 'Yeoksam-dong Arsonist' to Be Revealed... Starting from the 3rd of Next Month” from YTN, published 28 Oct 2026, 11:42 UTC.
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A devastating serial arson attack in Seoul's Yeoksam-dong district has left authorities examining whether a 70-year-old suspect acted with clear intent to kill after targeting a building entrance to block escape routes. Broadcasters including YTN, MBC, SBS, and JTBC have focused intensely on closed-circuit television footage showing the suspect allegedly setting fires deliberately, while the suspect claims he only wanted to scare people because he was defrauded by a patent corporation. Meanwhile, separate national grief surrounds the line-of-duty death of firefighter Kim Jin-seok in Bucheon, a tragedy compounded by political fallout from Gyeonggi Governor Choo Mi-ae's controversial remarks.
Coverage diverges sharply in tone between the criminal investigation and the political controversy. Seoul outlets dissected the technical aspects of the arson, utilizing profilers and examining previous threats and suspicious photo frames found at the suspect's home, alongside his contentious remarks at a warrant hearing blaming the country for protecting fraudsters. Concurrently, reports on the Bucheon factory fire and firefighter Kim's death intertwined heavily with political reporting, as channel segments tracked the fierce attacks from the People Power Party, Choo Mi-ae's public apology for her fiscal remarks, and visits to the mortuary by both the President and political leadership.
Viewers across Korean channels expressed profound grief and anger over the firefighter's death, leaving an outpouring of condolences for his young family while fiercely criticizing politicians. Comments directed harsh frustration toward Governor Choo Mi-ae, with numerous users demanding resignations and condemning political intrusions at the tragic site, while elevating the societal status and respect owed to frontline firefighters far above that of politicians and judges. International commenters on foreign uploads similarly lamented the erosion of lawful respect and called for the full weight of justice against violent offenders.
As reports follow the unfolding legal proceedings, attention turns to whether police will successfully apply attempted murder and retaliation charges against the arson suspect following his warrant review. Observers will also monitor the political aftermath of the Bucheon fire inquiry and how leaders navigate public demands for accountability regarding emergency worker safety. The unfolding investigations will test the judiciary's resolve in handling premeditated violence against civilians.
How the story developed
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- Bucheon factory fireMajor Fire Breaks Out at Paint Factory in Bucheon, South Korea
- Fire Investigation and Political AftermathPolitical Fallout and Investigations Follow Fatal Bucheon Factory Fire
- Yeoksam-dong FireMajor Commercial Building Fire in Seoul Leaves One Dead and InjuredNow
Latest reports
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Identity of 'Yeoksam-dong Arsonist' to be Revealed Starting on the 3rd of Next Month
The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency has decided to disclose the identity of a man in his 70s arrested for setting fires in two buildings in Yeoksam-dong,…
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Police Decide to Disclose Personal Information of Suspect in Yeoksam-dong Serial Arson Case in Seoul
The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency decided to reveal the identity of a man in his 70s responsible for serial arson at two buildings in Yeoksam-dong,…
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Police Decide to Disclose Identity of Suspect in 'Yeoksam-dong Serial Arson' Next Month on the 3rd
The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency held a review committee and decided to disclose the identity of a man in his 70s who set fire to buildings in…
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[Exclusive] Smirking and Setting Fire After Female Employee Enters... Yeoksam Arson CCTV Revealed
In a serial arson case in Yeoksam-dong, Seoul, police released CCTV footage showing the suspect pouring flammable liquid and setting fire inside an office.…
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CCTV Captures Moment of Arson: Setting Fire at the Entrance to Block Escape
CCTV footage captured the initial arson moment of a serial arson case, showing the suspect setting fire at the entrance to block escape. Police are conducting…
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CCTV footage of the first arson moment: "Setting fire to the entrance so they can't escape"
A live news broadcast aired CCTV footage of the initial arson moment in the Yeoksam-dong serial arson case, showing the suspect pouring flammable materials…
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[Exclusive] "Just wanted to scare them"?.. CCTV footage of consecutive arson attacks in Yeoksam-dong / SBS Morning Wide
SBS News obtained exclusive CCTV footage showing a 70-year-old suspect setting fires at two office buildings in Seoul's Yeoksam-dong, injuring 19 people. The…
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CCTV footage captures the moment of the first arson attack: 'Setting fire at the entrance to prevent escape'
CCTV captured the moment of a serial arsonist's crime in a building in Gangnam, Seoul. The suspect set fires at the entrance of a patent corporation office to…
Reports by location
One representative report for each country or region where reports were filed; the original-language headline is shown underneath.
| Location | Representative report | Videos | News outlets |
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| 🇰🇷 South Korea | CCTV Captures Moment of Arson: Setting Fire at the Entrance to Block Escape첫 방화 순간 CCTV‥"못 빠져나가게 입구에 불" #Shorts (MBC뉴스)MBCNEWS · 26 Oct 2026, 00:53 UTC | 63 | 9 |
| 🇨🇱 Chile | Two dead and one shot: Double homicide investigated on public road in Cerro NaviaDos fallecidos y un herido de bala: Investigan doble homicidio en la vía pública en Cerro NaviaMeganoticias · 10 Oct 2026, 11:51 UTC | 29 | 3 |
| 🇹🇼 Taiwan | Tamsui Bizarre Double Death Case: Wife Who Fled to China for 8 Years and Returned with New Identity Found Dead in Newly Purchased Freezer妻逃陸8年換身分返台竟陳屍新買冰櫃！淡水離奇雙屍案夫倒臥房內 高大成疑「遭他殺」【直擊現場】東森新聞 EBC News · 14 Oct 2026, 13:51 UTC | 5 | 3 |
| 🇵🇪 Peru | Forest fires ravage Peru: More than 5 dead and areas consumed by fireIncendios forestales azotan Perú: Más de 5 fallecidos y zonas consumidas por el fuegoLatina Noticias · 12 Oct 2026, 03:38 UTC | 4 | 2 |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | Teen on bail accused of stabbing death of innocent Mt Druitt father | 9 News Australia9 News Australia · 12 Oct 2026, 07:35 UTC | 3 | 3 |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | Police deployed following clash during motorcycle crackdown operationDespliegan policías tras agresión durante operativo contra motocicletasEl Universal · 9 Oct 2026, 01:47 UTC | 2 | 2 |
| 🇧🇴 Bolivia | Following police officer's murder during operation: Military-police unit against crime to be createdTras asesinato de policía en operativo: Crearán unidad militar-policial contra el crimenLatina Noticias · 7 Oct 2026, 22:41 UTC | 1 | 1 |
Key numbers
| Metric | Value |
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| Videos | 107 |
| News outlets | 21 |
| Countries and regions | 7 |
| Languages | 4Korean, Chinese, Spanish, English |
| First report | Meganoticias |
| Latest report | YTN |
| Coverage span | 21 days |
| Busiest hour | 5 reports in the hour from 17 Oct 2026, 12:00 UTC |
How the story unfolded
- First report: Meganoticias (from Chile)Tragedy in San Bernardo: Man found dead in flooded underpass
- First report from Bolivia (Latina Noticias)Following police officer's murder during operation: Military-police unit against crime to be created
- First report from Mexico (Azteca Noticias)Police officers beaten during an operation in Mexico City's Historic Center; seven youths arrested
- First report from Peru (Latina Noticias)Ex-police officer shot dead: Criminals stole his pickup truck and he had returned to confront them
- First report from Australia (7NEWS Australia)Teen charged after stolen car rams Melbourne Marathon pedestrian | Sunrise
- First report from Taiwan (TVBS NEWS)Nephew arrested for brutally murdering his aunt with over 20 stab wounds in New Taipei City
- Peak: 5 reports within one hour
- Latest report: YTNIdentity of 'Yeoksam-dong Arsonist' to Be Revealed... Starting from the 3rd of Next Month
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Last 48 hours, UTC
Reports by country 7 countries
🇰🇷 South Korea
Identity of 'Yeoksam-dong Arsonist' to Be Revealed... Starting from the 3rd of Next Month
62 more ›🇹🇼 Taiwan
Tamsui Bizarre Double Death Case: Wife Who Fled to China for 8 Years and Returned with New Identity Found Dead in Newly Purchased Freezer
4 more ›🇦🇺 Australia
Teen on bail accused of stabbing death of innocent Mt Druitt father | 9 News Australia
2 more ›🇧🇴 Bolivia
Following police officer's murder during operation: Military-police unit against crime to be created
Latina Noticias
All 7 reports by country
🇰🇷 South Korea
63 videos · +55 more
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Arson targeting 'entrances' from the start - Considering 'attempted murder' - MBC News Today, October 26, 2026
The South Korean Supreme Court held a national audit on October 26, 2026, while MBC News reported on an arson case targeting an entrance, with attempted…
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[Exclusive] "Clear Intent to Kill"... CCTV Footage of Initial Crime in 'Yeoksam-dong Serial Arson' Obtained - SBS 8 News Replay / 10/25 (Sun)
A series of arson attacks occurred in Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, with police obtaining critical CCTV footage showing the suspect smiling eerily before…
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Profiler Deployed in 'Yeoksam Serial Arson' Case... Focusing on Proving 'Intent to Kill'
Police investigating a series of arson attacks at patent firms in Seoul's Yeoksam-dong plan to deploy a profiler. As the 70-year-old suspect has remained…
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Serial Arson Suspect Arrested in Yeoksam-dong, Police Consider Applying Attempted Murder Charges
A man in his 70s has been arrested for setting fire to two buildings in Yeoksam-dong, Seoul, injuring 19 people. Police are considering applying attempted…
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Serial Arsonist Arrested in Yeoksam-dong: Reason for Setting Fires is a 'Paper Registration Certificate'?
A man in his 70s has been arrested by police for setting fire to two buildings in Yeoksam-dong, Seoul. He initially complained about being scammed by a patent…
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Serial Arsonist in Yeoksam-dong Arrested After Setting Fires and Visiting a Colatech
A suspect surnamed Lee has been arrested for serial arson at two buildings in Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul. Investigations revealed that after committing…
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"Intended to Scare": Suspect in Yeoksam Serial Arson Case Examined / KBS
A 70-year-old suspect arrested for arson at two buildings in Gangnam, Seoul, claimed he only wanted to scare people. However, KBS reconstructed the incident…
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Suspicious photo frame found at the home of the Yeoksam arsonist... What is the story behind it? [Reporter's Investigation Brief]
The building fire in Yeoksam-dong has been confirmed as a premeditated arson attack, with the suspect having prepared accelerants and calmly moved between…
🇨🇱 Chile
29 videos · +21 more
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500-meter sinkhole affects houses in Arauco
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Residents of Villa El Mirador Concerned Over Sinkhole
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Sinkholes generate concern in Valparaíso
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7 members of the "La Jauría" gang arrested in Valparaíso
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Violent robberies by La Jauría captured on camera in Valparaíso
Surveillance footage captured violent robberies committed by a gang known as 'La Jauría' in Valparaíso. Police have recently carried out operations and…
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Ñuñoa: Violent robbery ends in police pursuit and crash
A violent carjacking in Ñuñoa, Santiago, led to a police pursuit that ended in a collision with a public bus. Six suspects, including several teenagers, were…
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Fatal shooting in Cerro Navia: two dead and one injured
A fatal shooting in Cerro Navia, Santiago, left two people dead and one injured. Police and prosecutors are currently investigating the circumstances…
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Shootout in front of a soccer school leaves two dead in Cerro Navia
A shooting near a football school in Cerro Navia, Chile, resulted in two deaths and left a 16-year-old injured. The incident occurred close to children…
🇹🇼 Taiwan
5 videos
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Tamsui Bizarre Double Death Case: Wife Who Fled to China for 8 Years and Returned with New Identity Found Dead in Newly Purchased Freezer
A bizarre double homicide occurred in Tamsui District, New Taipei City, where a couple was found dead inside their rented apartment, with the husband lying in…
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Exclusive: Wife mysteriously found dead in newly bought freezer, turns out to be a wanted fugitive who fled to China
A double fatality in Tamsui District, New Taipei City, took a bizarre turn when police initially suspected the deceased woman was a Chinese spouse, only to…
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Metal factory fire erupts in Gangshan, Kaohsiung with heavy smoke
A metal factory in Gangshan District, Kaohsiung, caught fire, sending thick smoke billowing into the sky, and local fire departments quickly dispatched fire…
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Gangshan Factory Fire Sends Thick Smoke Skyward, Environmental Protection Bureau Issues Air Quality Warning
A factory fire broke out in Gangshan, Kaohsiung, sending thick smoke billowing into the sky. The local environmental protection bureau has issued an air…
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Nephew arrested for brutally murdering his aunt with over 20 stab wounds in New Taipei City
A gruesome murder occurred in Xinzhuang District, New Taipei City, where a 59-year-old woman was found dead with multiple stab wounds in her kitchen by her…
🇵🇪 Peru
4 videos
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Forest fires ravage Peru: More than 5 dead and areas consumed by fire
Severe wildfires in Peru have resulted in at least six deaths, prompting emergency operations across multiple regions including Cusco, Ayacucho, Puno, and…
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Are the Police and Armed Forces prepared to face organized crime together?
Former National Police General Commander Gastón Rodríguez and penal lawyer Helio Riera discussed the proposal to create a unified command and the legal…
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Unified command against crime: what role will the Police and the Armed Forces play?
Keiko Fujimori's proposal to create a unified command against organized crime sparked a debate in Peru regarding the roles of the police and armed forces.
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Ex-police officer shot dead: Criminals stole his pickup truck and he had returned to confront them
A former police officer was fatally shot in San Martin de Porres after returning armed to confront criminals who had stolen his truck.
🇦🇺 Australia
3 videos
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Teen on bail accused of stabbing death of innocent Mt Druitt father | 9 News Australia
*Get more breaking news at 9News.com.au: FOLLOW 9News Australia ► Facebook: ► Twitter: ► Instagram: Join 9News for the latest in news and events that affect…
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Teen charged over car ramming chaos in Melbourne CBD | ABC NEWS
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Teen charged after stolen car rams Melbourne Marathon pedestrian | Sunrise
🇲🇽 Mexico
2 videos
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Police deployed following clash during motorcycle crackdown operation
Authorities in Mexico City deployed heavy police reinforcements in the Historic Center following an attack on traffic officers during a motorcycle crackdown.…
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Police officers beaten during an operation in Mexico City's Historic Center; seven youths arrested
During a public space cleanup operation in Mexico City's Historic Center, traffic police and a security guard were brutally beaten, leaving two hospitalized.…
🇧🇴 Bolivia
1 video
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Following police officer's murder during operation: Military-police unit against crime to be created
Following a deadly armed clash in Madre de Dios that resulted in the death of a police officer, Interior Minister César Astudillo announced the creation of a…
What viewers around the world say
10 selected comments from viewers of reports in 3 countries, grouped by where the report came from. Selected YouTube comments, translated by AI and screened for safety. Opinions are the commenters' own.
🇰🇷 South Korea
Firefighters really deserve to be paid more than members of assembly, and deserve more respect than petty judges and prosecutors.
진짜 소방대원들은 국개의원보다 월급을 더 받아야 하고, 판검새 나부랭이들보다 더 존경받아 마땅하다.
— @Didjdjoknbxj-j4s · 👍 581 · on President Lee Jae-myung visits the funeral of a…추미애 사퇴해라 다시 뽑아야돼
— @freedem-z8m · 👍 65 · on Tears at the mortuary for the firefighter who died on dutyWow~ they even hide the face of an arsonist~~~what a crazy country~~really....
와~ 방화범도 면상 가려주네~~~미친 나라야~~진짜....
— @야크트판터-i2j · 👍 56 · on CCTV footage captures the moment of the first arson…May the deceased rest in peace.
삼가 고인의 명복을 빕니다.
— @aprilhj5 · 👍 51 · on Firefighter Kim Jin-seok passes away in the line of duty,…
🇹🇼 Taiwan
Asking Kao Da-cheng about everything.... It's really funny
什麼都問高大成....真是好笑
— @Liu-xz888je · 👍 4 · on Tamsui Bizarre Double Death Case: Wife Who Fled to China…As long as there is a homicide case, they will go interview Kao Da-cheng 🤣
只要有命案 就會去採訪高大成🤣
— @amyyu7940 · 👍 1 · on Exclusive: Wife mysteriously found dead in newly bought…是不是被自由民主給教壞的小孩，說可教化😂😂😂😂
— @LUCKY-u3p · 👍 1 · on Nephew arrested for brutally murdering his aunt with over…Didn't the matricide case involving the younger son in Qidu, Keelung happen in May? Why is it being reported again now? It feels like it just happened.
基隆七堵小兒子殺母事件，不是五月份發生的嗎？為何現在再重新報導？感覺剛發生的
— @chienya · 👍 3 · on Tamsui Bizarre Double Death Case: Wife Who Fled to China…
🇲🇽 Mexico
Ya no respetan a la ley, se sienten protegidos por la impunidad, los malos son consentidos
— @jesusmunoz6747 · 👍 31 · on Police officers beaten during an operation in Mexico…Todo el peso de la ley para esos delincuentes organizados deben ser de la ministeriles, fiscalía general debe una investigación profunda.
— @margaritorivera3922 · 👍 30 · on Police officers beaten during an operation in Mexico…
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A devastating serial arson attack in Seoul's Yeoksam-dong district has left authorities examining whether a 70-year-old suspect acted with clear intent to kill after targeting a building entrance to block escape routes. Broadcasters including YTN, MBC, SBS, and JTBC have focused intensely on closed-circuit television footage showing the suspect allegedly setting fires deliberately, while the…
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Coverage comes from 7 countries, including South Korea, Chile, Taiwan, Peru, Australia, Mexico, Bolivia.
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107 videos from 21 news outlets, including YTN, 연합뉴스TV (Yonhap News TV), 채널A News (Dong-A Ilbo), MBCNEWS, SBS 뉴스, JTBC News.
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