Anxiety and fear are spreading among Koreans after a random vehicle and stabbing attack on Thursday in Seongnam, Seoul, with many voicing concerns about safety and some even choosing to cancel outings to crowded areas.
On Thursday, a 23-year-old surnamed Choi was arrested after he drove a car on a pedestrian walkway, injuring five, and going on a stabbing rampage at a nearby department store, further injuring nine near the Seohyeon subway station at around 6pm. Two victims are reportedly in critical condition.
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