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Roses Stolen from Popular Suwon Garden; Owner Seeks Justice
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Roses Stolen from Popular Suwon Garden; Owner Seeks Justice

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A homeowner in Suwon, South Korea, reported the theft of numerous roses from their garden.
  • The homeowner, who maintains an Instagram account showcasing the roses, stated that two individuals were seen cutting the flowers late at night.
  • Police are investigating the incident, and the homeowner expressed deep sadness and a lack of leniency for this particular theft.

A homeowner in Suwon, South Korea, is seeking justice after a significant number of roses were stolen from their garden, a popular local spot known as 'Blue-Gated Roses.' The owner, who documents their gardening efforts on Instagram, discovered the theft after reviewing CCTV footage.

What did the roses do wrong? They took so many that it will be difficult to restore them to their previous state.

— Rose garden ownerExpressing distress over the extensive damage caused by the theft.

The footage revealed two individuals cutting down a large quantity of roses late at night. The owner reported the incident to the police, who have launched an investigation. This is not the first time the garden has been targeted, but the owner stated that while they previously showed leniency to an elderly individual, they will not do so this time.

"What did the roses do wrong?" the owner lamented, expressing heartbreak over the damage. "They took so many that it will be difficult to restore them to their previous state." The garden, located in the Haenggung-dong neighborhood, is a well-known attraction during the blooming season, drawing many visitors who come to take photos.

I thought the roses were going to be removed soon, so I felt it was a waste for them to disappear. The flowers had all bloomed and were in need of pruning, so I cut some branches to try and propagate them.

— Alleged rose thiefExplaining their actions in a comment, believing they were acting out of a desire to save the flowers.

Adding to the owner's distress, a comment surfaced from someone claiming responsibility for taking the roses. This individual stated they believed the roses were to be removed soon and intended to propagate them. The commenter apologized for causing distress and expressed willingness to face legal consequences. However, the owner remains deeply upset by the act and the subsequent justification.

I'm truly sorry. I will provide a statement to the police if requested and accept legal punishment.

— Alleged rose thiefApologizing for the incident and accepting responsibility.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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