Arrest of Drunken Assault Suspect, USFK Soldier, at Hongdae Club... Handed Over to US Military Police

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Heeyoon] The Mapo Police Station in Seoul arrested a U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) member, identified as A, on the spot for assaulting a civilian while intoxicated at a club near Hongik University.

According to the police on the 25th, A was arrested on charges of repeatedly assaulting a Korean individual after an altercation while drinking at a club near Hongdae around 9:40 a.m. that day.

Police who responded to the report handed over the arrested A to the U.S. Military Police in accordance with the Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA).

A police official stated, "A will be summoned soon for an investigation into the assault circumstances in the presence of a representative from the U.S. government."