He was considered in South Korea as "the hero who resisted discrimination", and was given a luxury flat and living expenses. However, on 3 September 2000, he broke into his lover's apartment in Busan City, attacked her husband, and set fire to the apartment.
In South Korea, he was revered as 'the champion of equality', receiving a luxurious apartment and financial assistance. However, on September 3, 2000, he committed a brutal crime by storming into his lover's home, attacking her husband, and setting the building on fire.