A man in his 70s attempted to set himself on fire near the presidential office in Yongsan District, Seoul, and was taken to a hospital for treatment. His life is not in danger, according to reports.
According to police and fire authorities on the 26th, Mr. A reportedly attempted self-immolation around 11:10 p.m. on the 25th as he exited a public restroom at a children's park near the presidential office. A member of the 202nd Security Unit, which guards the perimeter of the presidential office, used a fire extinguisher and the flames were put out quickly.
Mr. A suffered second-degree burns to the face and is being treated at a nearby hospital. His life is not in danger, according to reports. He is said to have made no particular statements about the reason for the self-immolation.