Prosecutors have sought a four-month prison sentence for former national short track speed skating champion Kim Dong-sung over failure to pay court-ordered child support.The first trial on Kim’s violation of the Act on the Enforcement and Support of Child Support Payments was held on November 14 at
President Jae-myung Lee will embark on a seven-night, ten-day tour of Africa and the Middle East from the 17th to the 26th, according to an announcement on November 14 by Song-rak Wi, Director of National Security, during a press briefing at the Yongsan Presidential Office. Wi explained that this tr
In commemoration of the 80th anniversary of Korea’s Liberation, an academic symposium is set to reflect on the 35-year restoration journey of Gyeongbokgung Palace and chart the course for its future. The Heritage Sites and Royal Tombs Center, under the National Heritage Administration, announced on
During a National Assembly inspection of the Seoul Metropolitan Government on October 20, Mayor Oh Se-hoon faced intense criticism focused on the Han River Bus service, which has been plagued by operational suspensions just ten days after launch, concerns over safety protocols, and potential financi
With the end of the long rainy season, the arrival of clear, blue autumn skies signals an ideal time to enjoy reading amidst fresh breezes. For those seeking to fully immerse themselves in beautiful spaces and natural environments, three libraries in Seoul—each a recipient of prestigious architectur
A subcontracted worker in his sixties has died after being struck by a falling structure at Hanwha Ocean’s Geoje shipyard, just two months after a similar fatal incident at the same site, raising renewed concerns about the company’s safety management.According to industry sources, the accident occur
The Ministry of the Interior and Safety announced it had been the target of a hacking attack, confirming a breach in its central administrative systems. In a briefing held at the Government Complex Sejong on the 17th, the Ministry stated, “In mid-July this year, the National Intelligence Service det
A Korean man in his 30s was prevented from boarding a Phnom Penh-bound flight at Incheon International Airport after police intervened, suspecting his potential involvement with a phishing crime organization.According to the Incheon International Airport Police Corps on the 16th, officers stopped th
The South Korean government has announced a travel ban on several locations in Cambodia, citing heightened security concerns and recent criminal incidents. On the 15th, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that, as of midnight on the 16th, travel warnings will be elevated to Level 4 (Travel Ban) f
An arrest warrant for former Justice Minister Park Sung-jae, who is facing allegations of being an accomplice in an insurrection case, has been rejected again, raising concerns about the impact on the investigation led by Special Prosecutor Jo Eun-seok’s team.On October 15, Judge Park Jeong-ho, who
A man in his 30s was found dead after allegedly stabbing a family of three, including an elementary school student, in an apartment elevator in Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi Province, reportedly over a noise dispute between neighbors.According to police and fire authorities, the incident occurred around 7:23
As the case of the torture and death of a Korean university student in Cambodia draws attention, court rulings have shed light on the methods and activities of local crime syndicates operating so-called "romance scam" call centers.According to the recent verdict by the Busan District Court’s Crimina
The pulse of South Korean society—its population in their 20s—is steadily fading.According to the Population and Housing Census (Registered Census) results released by the National Statistical Office (formerly Statistics Korea) on October 12, the number of South Koreans in their 20s stood at 6.302 m
Jang Yeon-mi, the mother of late former MBC weathercaster Oh Yo-anna, has ended her prolonged hunger strike after reaching a preliminary agreement with MBC, the broadcasting company. Civic groups Ending Credit and Workplace Gabjil 119 announced on the 5th that Jang had agreed to end her 27-day-long
A devastating fire at the National Information Resources Service (NIRS) in Daejeon has resulted in the loss of work-related personal data for approximately 750,000 civil servants, and restoration now appears impossible.According to the Ministry of the Interior and Safety on October 1, the blaze brok
The court has rejected a bail request from former President Yoon Suk-yeol, confirming that he will remain in custody while his trial continues.On October 2, the 35th Criminal Division of the Seoul Central District Court, presided over by Judge Baek Dae-hyun, dismissed Yoon’s application for bail, wh
Amid signs of renewed diplomatic activity, both the United States and North Korea have signaled their willingness to engage in dialogue—yet remain sharply at odds over the issue of denuclearization. Former US President Donald Trump said he is prepared to hold talks with Kim Jong Un, Chairman of the
As the deadline approaches for the dismantling of the "Statue of Peace" in Berlin, which commemorates the victims of wartime sexual slavery, a Korean civic group based in Germany has taken legal action to avert its removal. On September 29, Korea Verband announced that it had filed an injunction wit
A group of former justice ministers and prosecutors general in South Korea have jointly filed a constitutional appeal against the recently passed revision to the Government Organization Act, which aims to abolish the prosecution service. The elders of South Korea's legal community, including Kim Jon
The Han River Bus, Korea's first eco-friendly passenger ferry service on the Han River, has suspended passenger operations just ten days after its official launch due to recurrent mechanical and electrical malfunctions. The ferry, which has attracted significant public interest, will instead shift t
