Wednesday, December 24, 2025

Woman in Her 20s Storms Gangnam Starbucks with Fire Extinguisher, Forcing 70 to Evacuate

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2025-12-24 11:03:55
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2025-12-24 11:03:55
A view of a Starbucks store (not related to the article). Yonhap News

[The Financial News] A woman in her 20s discharged a fire extinguisher inside a café in Gangnam, Seoul, causing dozens of customers to evacuate in an emergency.
According to police on the 24th, Gangnam Police Station is currently questioning a woman in her 20s, identified as A, on suspicion of obstruction of business.
At around 6 p.m. the previous day, A allegedly stormed into a Starbucks in Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu, and began spraying a fire extinguisher, causing a disturbance.
As a result, about 70 people, including customers inside the store, evacuated. No injuries were reported.
A police official stated, "We are investigating the exact circumstances of the incident involving A. So far, there is no evidence of alcohol or drug use."

yesji@fnnews.com Kim Ye-ji Reporter