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Four US soldiers detained after assault case in South Korea

From The Straits Times · () English

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  • Four U.S. soldiers and two Korean men were detained following a brawl in Seoul's Itaewon district early on June 8.
  • The altercation began when the soldiers allegedly approached two Korean women who declined their advances, leading to a dispute with the women's companions.
  • Two Korean men who intervened in the fight were injured, and the U.S. soldiers involved were handed over to U.S. military police.

A dispute in Seoul's popular Itaewon nightlife district led to the detention of four U.S. soldiers and two Korean men after an early morning altercation on June 8. Police reported that the incident escalated when the soldiers, stationed at Camp Casey, allegedly approached two Korean women. The women declined the soldiers' advances, but the soldiers persisted, sparking a confrontation with two Korean men accompanying them.

The situation intensified when two other Korean men attempted to de-escalate the fight. These individuals were allegedly assaulted by the U.S. soldiers and required hospitalization. Police have stated that two of the U.S. soldiers are also facing injury charges related to the assault on the interveners.

Following initial questioning, the four U.S. service members were transferred to U.S. military police custody, as per the Status of Forces Agreement governing U.S. military personnel in South Korea. Authorities are continuing their investigation into the precise circumstances of the brawl.

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