History of Pusan American Cultural Service building arson in Timeline

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Pusan American Cultural Service building arson

The 1982 Pusan arson attack, also known as the Pusan American Council Fire Accidents, targeted the United States Information Service building in Pusan on March 18, 1982. This anti-American attack resulted in the death of a Dong-a University student studying in the building, and injuries to three others. The incident reflects anti-American sentiment present at the time.

March 1982: Pusan American Council Fire Accidents

In March 1982, the United States Information Service building in Pusan was subjected to an anti-American arson attack, resulting in the death of a Dong-a University student and injuries to three others.

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June 1982: Trial for Involvement in the Arson Attack

In June 1982, sixteen individuals faced trial in Busan for their involvement in the arson attack. Moon Pu-shik admitted to the arson, citing it as a protest against US support for the Chun Doo-hwan dictatorship. Others on trial included journalist Kim Hyong-jang and Reverend Choi Ki-shik, accused of sheltering the attackers.

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August 1982: Sentencing for Arson Attack

In August 1982, Kim Hyong-jang and Moon Pu-shik received death sentences for the arson, while Moon's wife Kim Un-suk and Lee Mi-ok were sentenced to life imprisonment.

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March 1983: Commutation of Death Sentences

In March 1983, following pleas for mercy and protests, the death sentences of Kim Hyong-jang and Moon Pu-shik were commuted to life imprisonment.

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1988: Release of Moon Pu-shik

In 1988, Moon Pu-shik was released from prison after serving six years and nine months, and the sentences were reduced to 20 years.

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