A man in his 40s was arrested for threatening pedestrians with a knife near Hangang Park on the last day of the holiday.
According to Yonhap News, the Yeongdeungpo Police Station in Seoul apprehended the man, identified as A, around 3:45 p.m. for allegedly threatening passersby with a weapon in a public place. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries.
Witnesses reported that when A brandished the knife and shouted on the street, nearby pedestrians fled into a cafe for safety. A then attempted to enter the cafe while still holding the knife, but the cafe owner locked the door and secured the premises.
The police are investigating the circumstances surrounding A's actions and are considering applying for an arrest warrant.
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