Terrifying moment as packed subway in Seoul set on fire

The Seoul Southern District Prosecutor’s Office has released a video showing the moment a man lit a fire on a packed subway in the South Korean capital. The incident happened on the morning of May 31, 2025. The suspect could be seen dousing a subway carriage floor with flammable liquid before setting it on alight, sending passengers fleeing. Six people were injured, but no deaths were reported. The suspect, a 67-year-old man, has been charged with attempted murder and arson.