Naked Man Arrested for Damaging Apartment Doors Under Alleged Drug Influence
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Police arrested a man in his 30s who allegedly damaged apartment doors while naked and under the influence of drugs.
- The suspect, identified as 'Mr. K,' reportedly used a hammer to strike 18 apartment doors in a Gangnam district building early Tuesday morning.
- A preliminary drug test indicated methamphetamine use, and the suspect has prior drug-related offenses; a more detailed drug test is pending.
Police in Seoul have apprehended a man in his 30s suspected of causing property damage while in a state of undress and under the influence of narcotics. The incident occurred early Tuesday morning in an officetel building located in the Yeoksam-dong area of Gangnam District.
The suspect, identified by the initial 'Mr. K,' is accused of damaging 18 apartment entrance doors with a hammer. According to reports, he was not wearing any clothes at the time of the alleged incident. Building residents reported hearing the commotion, and police were dispatched to the scene. Mr. K was reportedly incoherent, stating he felt his life was in danger.
During an initial drug screening conducted by the police, Mr. K tested positive for methamphetamine. He is known to have a history of drug-related offenses, having been penalized multiple times in the past. Authorities are currently investigating the exact sequence of events and have stated that a comprehensive drug test will be requested. The suspect resides in the same building where the damage occurred.
Originally published by Hankyoreh in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.