Chaos at Gireum Station Baduk Academy Stabbing

The Evening of Shock at Gireum Station

Gireum Station area turned tense one Friday evening when a 70 year old man launched a stabbing spree inside a local baduk academy leaving three people seriously injured [web:6].
It happened around 7∶35 pm on July 25 in the second floor academy near exit 9 of subway line 4 and quickly triggered an emergency 112 report [web:9].
Police and firefighters rushed to the scene after the report and found victims bleeding from stab wounds to the abdomen and hand [web:8].
Can you imagine the fear unfolding in that quiet street as onlookers scrambled for safety [web:7].

Arrest and Ongoing Investigation

The suspect identified only as A in his seventies was subdued after police deployed a taser during a tense standoff inside the academy [web:5].
He sustained a self inflicted abdominal wound and is currently unconscious in hospital under guard [web:6].
Authorities are examining whether the stabbing arose from a personal dispute during a baduk match or a random act of violence [web:6].
Investigators plan to question all parties once they recover as speculation swirls online about motives and mental state [web:13].

Community Reaction and Online Buzz

Local residents expressed shock and concern on Naver blogs with many calling for tighter security at community academies [web:12].
Tistory posts echoed fears of growing random attacks with writers describing the scene as eerily reminiscent of recent knife crimes in Seoul [web:7].
Several commenters praised the swift response of police and first responders for preventing further harm [web:16].
Others raised questions about mental health support for the elderly and pressure in gaming environments [web:19].

Cultural Insight into Baduk Academies

Baduk academies in Korea are often intergenerational hubs where players of different ages gather to study strategy and compete [web:10].
These spaces can feel intimate and safe making the violence that unfolded feel especially jarring to many fans [web:1].
International enthusiasts visiting Korea might not expect such incidents in a city known for its orderly public spaces [web:19].
Fans of baduk have since started sharing tips on how to stay safe and attentive during club visits [web:13].