South Korean inmate plots bizarre prison escape using a drone
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A South Korean inmate reportedly spent RM299,000 planning an extraordinary drone escape, but training footage exposed the plot before take-off.
From the original report
A South Korean inmate serving time in the Philippines allegedly came up with an extraordinary plan to break out of prison, by attaching himself to a drone.
The escape attempt involving 47-year-old Park Wang-yeol was reportedly foiled after footage of a trial run carried out by one of his associates exposed the scheme.
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- Sep 16, 2026
- Updated here
- Sep 16, 2026
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