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.
He was admired in South Korea as 'the advocate for fairness', and was rewarded with a spacious apartment and financial aid. However, on September 3, 2000, he committed a violent act by entering his lover's home uninvited, attacking her husband, and setting the building on fire.