South Korea: Stabbing incident leaves at least four people injured near Sillim Station in Seoul July 21

Event

An assailant armed with a knife stabbed several individuals near Exit 4 of Sillim Station in Seoul the afternoon of July 21. Reports indicate that the attack wounded four people who have been taken to the hospital. Police have detained one suspect, but the motive for the attack is not immediately clear.

Heightened security is likely near the incident site and nearby areas as investigations continue. Localized business and transport disruptions are possible.

Advice

Plan for possible localized transport and business disruptions; allow additional time to reach destinations near the incident site.