1 Dead, 11 Injured in Suspected Arson at Apartment Building in Seoul

Seoul: One person was killed, and 11 others were hurt as a fire broke out at a 21-story apartment building in Seoul, with police suspecting that a man committed arson. The fire occurred at the apartment building in Bongcheon-dong on Monday, according to police officials.

According to Qatar News Agency, of the 11 injured, two people were taken to a hospital after plunging from the apartment building. Police suspect the man started the fire on purpose, and are tracking down the suspect.

Additionally, police said a man in his 60s, who was believed to be behind the arson, was found dead at the scene. Police found a note inside the residence of the suspected arsonist and are looking into the exact motive of the crime.