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Mystery 'Kim Ji-mee' graffiti spotted at nearly 500 sites across Seoul
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Mystery 'Kim Ji-mee' graffiti spotted at nearly 500 sites across Seoul

Mysterious graffiti featuring the name 'Kim Ji-mee' has been discovered at nearly 500 locations across Seoul, including buildings, bus stops, and utility poles. The graffiti includes various phrases referencing the late South Korean actress Kim Ji-mee, who passed away in December at the age of 85. Local authorities believe the graffiti was created by a single individual based on consistent handwriting and placement patterns. However, no suspect has been identified due to the deletion of relevant surveillance footage. Under Korean law, such vandalism can lead to fines or imprisonment. This incident follows a similar case in 2023 where an American was jailed for spraying the word 'igari' across multiple sites in Seoul.

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Mystery 'Kim Ji-mee' graffiti spotted at nearly 500 sites across Seoul

Mysterious graffiti featuring the name 'Kim Ji-mee' has been discovered at nearly 500 locations across Seoul, including buildings, bus stops, and utility poles. The graffiti includes various phrases referencing the late South Korean actress Kim Ji-mee, who passed away in December at the age of 85. Local authorities believe the graffiti was created by a single individual based on consistent handwriting and placement patterns. However, no suspect has been identified due to the deletion of relevant surveillance footage. Under Korean law, such vandalism can lead to fines or imprisonment. This incident follows a similar case in 2023 where an American was jailed for spraying the word 'igari' across multiple sites in Seoul.

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