South Korean police praise landfill worker for returning $29,000 to owner: Mr Park found two plastic bags filled with bundles of 50,000 won notes in a landfill.
straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/korean-police-praise-landfill-worker-for-returning-29000-to-owner
South Korean police catch $4.1M crypto scam duo: The scammers falsely guaranteed 70% profits on an investment of 1 billion won within a month and stole 5 ...
cointelegraph.com/news/south-korea-police-4-1-m-crypto-fraudsters
An ostrich has been returned to a zoo in the South Korean town of Seongnam after spending around an hour galloping around traffic-heavy roads ... Show more
South Korea's president vows not to tolerate walkouts by junior doctors: South Korea’s president vows that he won't tolerate the prolonged walkouts by junior ...
apnews.com/article/south-korea-doctors-walkouts-president-yoon-7a2b35213324a485612caafa5f440793
Quick Glance: South Korea Suspends Licenses of Striking Doctors
- South Korea's government initiated steps to suspend the medical licenses of thousands of striking junior doctors who failed to end their joint walkouts, causing significant disruptions in hospital operations.
- Around 9,000 medical interns and residents have been on strike for two weeks, protesting against a government proposal to increase medical school admissions sharply, resulting in numerous canceled surgeries and threats to the country's healthcare system.
- Officials conducted checks at hospitals to confirm the absence of striking doctors as the government proceeded with license suspensions, giving the doctors a chance to respond before implementation.
- The government reiterated its call for the doctors to cease their walkouts and return to patient care, emphasizing the critical importance of prioritizing patient well-being during the ongoing strike.
South Korea doctors' strike: Will not tolerate walkouts, vows President Yoon
wionews.com/world/south-korea-doctors-strike-will-not-tolerate-walkouts-vows-president-yoon-697490
South Korean producer Shinsadong Tiger found dead in his studio : Renowned K-pop producer Lee Ho-yang is dead. The Korean composer who is known by his ...
wionews.com/entertainment/south-korean-producer-shinsadong-tiger-found-dead-in-his-studio-693417
Prominent K-pop composer, known as 'Shinsadong Tiger,' found dead, police say: South Korea's police say Lee Ho-yang, a prominent K-pop composer and producer ...
abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory/prominent-pop-composer-shinsadong-tiger-found-dead-south-107475514
A Sydney martial arts instructor has been arrested for the alleged triple murder of a South Korean family living in the city after a child and woman were found ... Show more
Teenage assailant attacked ruling party lawmaker for media attention: police: The teenage assailant who attacked Rep. Bae Hyun-jin of the ruling People Power ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/02/251_369673.html
Indonesian Engineers Under Investigation For South Korean KF-21 Boramae Data Leak Attempt
theaviationist.com/2024/03/20/indonesian-engineers-under-investigation-for-south-korean-kf-21-boramae-data-leak-attempt/
Football player Hwang's sister-in-law given 3 years in prison over leak scandal
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/03/251_370595.html
Truck driver booked for driving recklessly toward police van escorting opposition leader
en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20240315005800315
South Korean court convicts 3 ex-police officers in cover-up of deadly Halloween crowd crush
nbcnews.com/news/world/south-korea-3-ex-police-officers-convicted-halloween-crowd-crush-rcna138933
Police to investigate teenage assailant of ruling party lawmaker without seeking arrest warrant
en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20240205007200315
Man thought he was dating Korean woman but really was helping scammer launder S$48,000, gets jail
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/man-love-scam-korean-woman-money-laundering-4174716
Danish police close Nord Stream investigation, no reason given.: The Danish investigation into the Nord Stream 1 and 2 explosions has been closed ...
euractiv.com/section/politics/news/danish-police-close-nord-stream-investigation-no-reason-given/
Quick Glance: Denmark Closes Nord Stream Investigation
- Denmark concludes sabotage caused 2022 pipeline blasts, insufficient grounds for criminal case.
- Explosions at Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines escalated tensions post-Ukraine invasion, causing environmental damage.
- Danish police confirm deliberate sabotage but lack of grounds for criminal case. Russia criticizes decision as "close to absurdity".
- German investigation ongoing, Sweden closes probe and hands evidence to Germany.
South Korean police say a lawmaker has been injured in an attack with a rock-like object
apnews.com/article/south-korea-lawmaker-attack-dacfb7392fde247387756e08e73d6679
Quick Glance: Attack on South Korean Lawmaker
- People Power Party lawmaker injured and treated at hospital in Seoul.
- Suspect apprehended at the scene of the attack.
- Neurosurgeon confirms minor head injuries and stable condition.
- Politicians call for thorough investigation and stern punishment of the attacker to end the violence.
South Korean Police Investigating 14-year-old Boy as Suspect of Attack on Lawmaker
thediplomat.com/2024/01/south-korean-police-investigating-14-year-old-boy-as-suspect-of-attack-on-lawmaker/
South Korean police investigating 14-year-old boy as suspect of attack on lawmaker
abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/south-korean-police-investigating-14-year-boy-suspect-106700803
Quick Glance: 14-year-old South Korean boy sent to psychiatric facility after attacking lawmaker
- The 14-year-old boy who attacked a South Korean lawmaker with a rock was sent to a psychiatric hospital by the police.
- The police interviewed the suspect in the presence of his parents and sent him to the hospital for further investigation.
- The health details of the suspect were not discussed, but it was reported that he had been receiving treatment for depression.
- The emergency admission was based on the suspect’s age and health condition, and the police could seek to extend the hospital stay.
Humans Are Scarier Than Monsters in This Folk Horror Movie on Netflix: Na Hong-jin's The Wailing deals with folklore and monsters — but they are nowhere ...
collider.com/the-wailing-horror-movie/
'Parasite' actor's death: Director Bong Joon-ho calls for thorough probe: Oscar-winning “Parasite” director Bong Joon-ho and other artists in South Korea have ...
apnews.com/article/south-korea-actor-lee-parasite-bong-death-2b0a14a3be2f1e881872bbca332a2de5
South Korea: Man stabbed opposition leader to stop him becoming president, police say
apnews.com/article/south-korea-lee-opposition-leader-stabbing-84aa9e86d3fc1413a77c89aeba6bad10
Quick Glance: South Korean Opposition Leader Urges End to 'Warlike Politics' After Stabbing
- Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung of the Democratic Party of Korea underwent surgery after a stabbing in Busan to repair a major blood vessel in his neck.
- The attacker, identified as Kim, admitted to targeting Lee out of political beliefs to prevent him from becoming president and gaining a majority in the upcoming elections.
- Police confirmed that the attacker acted alone and pledged to enhance security for key personnel in South Korea to prevent similar incidents.
- Another man suspected of assisting the attacker was released, and a Democratic Party representative denounced the attack as a clear challenge to democracy.
'Parasite' director Bong, South Korean artists urge probe into handling of actor case
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South Korean opposition leader is recovering well from surgery after stabbing attack, doctor says
apnews.com/article/south-korea-opposition-leader-lee-stabbing-3daa07b464bcc0d1e0691ecb87745815
Quick Glance: South Korean Opposition Leader Attacked by Autograph-Seeker
- Leader Lee Jae-myung attacked in Busan and airlifted to hospital.
- He has been leading the main opposition party since August 2022.
- Next parliamentary elections in South Korea scheduled for April.
- South Korea has a history of political violence despite strict gun possession restrictions.
Parasite director Bong Joon-ho leads artist outcry over death of South Korean actor
theguardian.com/world/2024/jan/12/parasite-director-bong-joon-ho-leads-artist-outcry-over-death-of-south-korean-actor
‘Parasite’ Actor Lee Sun-kyun Found Dead at 48: Mr. Lee, a familiar face on Korean television and movie screens, rose to international fame after starring in the ...
nytimes.com/2023/12/27/world/asia/lee-sun-kyun-parasite-dead.html
Quick Glance: Police Investigating Actor Lee Sun-kyun's Possible Suicide
- A man in his 40s was found unconscious in a car at a park in central Seoul, and police are working to identify whether he is Lee, officials said.
- Lee has been suspected of using marijuana and other illegal drugs at the home of a hostess in a high-end bar district of Gangnam on multiple occasions this year and has already undergone three rounds of police questioning, including last Saturday.
Stabbed opposition leader Lee returns to work after 15 days: SEOUL, Jan. 17 (Yonhap) -- Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung returned to work Wedn...
en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20240117002200315
Controversy ignites as police withhold political affiliations of DPK leader's assailant
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/01/356_366529.html
Man who fatally shot South Korean tourist in Guam has been found dead, police say
scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3247866/man-who-fatally-shot-south-korean-tourist-guam-has-been-found-dead-police-say
'Soldiers of Christ' killing unsettles Korean Americans in Georgia and stokes fear of cults
apnews.com/article/soldiers-of-christ-korean-murder-initiation-trunk-081d8d43533b429276aa7bd716d10444
Ruling party lawmaker leaves hospital after brick attack by teenager: The escalating frequency of attacks against politicians has become a growing concern in ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/01/356_367703.html
Quick Glance: Teen Suspect Hospitalized After Politician Attacked with Rock in South Korea
- A 14-year-old boy who assaulted a South Korean legislator with a rock has been placed in a mental health facility.
- The suspect was taken to a hospital following his apprehension and questioning.
- Bae was hospitalized with minor head injuries, but in stable condition.
- The politician's office denounced the assault as unacceptable and demanded a thorough investigation.
Suspect in stabbing of opposition leader voiced anger toward politicians in pre-crime note: police
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/01/251_366389.html
Attack on S.Korean opposition leader aimed to 'keep him from presidency': Police
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The head of the district police force that investigated South Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun over allegations of illegal drug use before his death defended the ... Show more
Parasite actor Lee Sun Kyun found dead at 48 amid drug case: South Korean actor Lee Sun Gyun found dead in a parked car, possible suicide | Hollywood
hindustantimes.com/entertainment/hollywood/parasite-actor-lee-sun-gyun-passes-away-report-101703646842516.html
K-Pop star G-Dragon has been cleared of allegations of illegal drug use by South Korean police, according to media reports
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#VantageOnFirstpost : Lee Jae-Myung, the leader of South Korea's Democratic Party, was stabbed in the neck while in Busan. He survived the attack and is recovering in Seoul ... Show more
South Korean Party Leader Was Stabbed by Stalker Over Politics: The man accused of stabbing the leader of South Korea’s biggest opposition party had followed the ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-01-10/south-korean-party-leader-was-stabbed-by-stalker-over-politics
South Korean man adopts two cats just to kill them: He is said to have a contempt for cats, which was sparked by stray cats having scratched his car.
straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/south-korean-man-adopts-two-cats-just-to-kill-them
South Korea police arrest another man linked to attack on opposition leader -Yonhap
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/south-korea-police-arrest-another-man-linked-attack-opposition-leader-yonhap-2024-01-08/
Police to decide whether to disclose identity of opposition lawmaker's assailant
en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20240108003500315
South Korean opposition leader is recovering well from surgery after stabbing attack, doctor says | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
asahi.com/ajw/articles/15102809
South Korean farmers rally to protest proposed anti-dog meat legislation: Dozens of South Korean dog farmers have scuffled with police during a rally.
abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/south-korean-farmers-rally-presidential-office-protest-proposed-105266617
Dark and Darker finally rated in Korea following legal controversy: Dark and Darker, the controversial fantasy RPG from Korean dev Iromace, has finally received ...
pcgamesn.com/dark-and-darker/korea-rating
Quick Glance: Controversial RPG Dark and Darker Receives Official Age Rating in Korea
- The controversial fantasy RPG Dark and Darker from Korean developer Ironmace has finally received an age rating in Korea following legal issues.
- Removed from Steam, the game returned with its own launcher and has continued to thrive since its release in August 2023.
- It has recently received an age rating from the Korean game rating board.
- Despite Nexon's lawsuit being dismissed in the US, South Korean authorities allegedly raided Ironmace's office for evidence of using assets from Nexon's upcoming RPG, indicating a significant step forward for Ironmace to receive the game rating in Korea.
South Korean police on Tuesday (Jan 2) identified a 67-year-old man as the suspect who stabbed opposition leader Lee Jae-myung but the police said the ... Show more
South Korea police defend probe of deceased 'Parasite' actor Lee
deccanherald.com/world/south-korea-police-defend-probe-of-deceased-parasite-actor-lee-2827769
Myanmar police rescue 19 South Korean captives: Seoul said it is also willing to consider raising the level of travel warnings for the region.
rfa.org/english/news/myanmar/myanmar-koreans-rescued-11142023233127.html
Quick Glance: Myanmar Police Rescue 19 South Korean Citizens
- South Korea's government announced the rescue of 19 citizens by Myanmar police from a local illegal business in an eastern border town.
- Tachileik is located in the Golden Triangle region, bordering Myanmar, Laos, and Thailand.
- A spokesperson from South Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed the safe transfer of the 19 nationals detained in Myanmar.
- There has been an increase in South Koreans being scammed into participating in criminal activities or seeking help due to safety concerns in the region.
Police nab Pune man who ‘harassed’ Korean blogger Kelly in viral video: The video shows the Korean blogger Kelly recording a video in an unnamed market on the ...
indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/police-nab-pune-man-who-harassed-korean-blogger-kelly-in-viral-video-9074905/
South Korean man attacks shop clerk he thought was a feminist: The man told the shop clerk he was attacking her because she had short hair and must be a feminist ...
bbc.com/news/world-asia-67330628
Quick Glance: South Korean Man Assaults Shop Clerk Mistaken for Feminist
- A convenience store in Seoul was illuminated at night on 18/08/23.
- According to the police, he attacked the woman because she had short hair, assuming she was a feminist.
- He continued his assault until he was stopped by the police who arrived at the scene.
- South Korea is frequently ranked as one of the worst countries for gender equality and working conditions for women.
Korean true crime fanatic sentenced to life after stabbing victim to death: Jung Yoo-jung reportedly stabbed a woman over 100 times, dismembered the victim's ...
insider.com/korean-true-crime-fanatic-sentenced-life-murder-kill-curiosity-2023-11
Quick Glance: Life Sentence for Curiosity-Driven Murder
- 23-year-old Jung Yoo-jung, who brutally stabbed and dismembered a female victim, was sentenced to life in prison due to high psychopath test scores and a desire to kill after becoming obsessed with murder from TV programs and books.
- A 23-year-old woman obsessed with true crime was sentenced to life in prison in South Korea for murdering a tutor 'out of curiosity'.
- Jung Yoo-jung received her sentence from a Busan District Court judge, according to the BBC and The Korea Times.
- Jung was arrested in late May for the suspected murder of a female tutor she met online, as reported by the South Korean news outlet, The Chosun Ilbo.
Attack in southern Nigeria: 6 dead and 2 South Koreans kidnapped | Africanews: Four Nigerian soldiers and two civilians were killed and two South Korean ...
africanews.com/2023/12/13/attack-in-southern-nigeria-6-dead-and-2-south-koreans-kidnapped/
G-Dragon, the former frontman for the K-pop band BIGBANG, appeared for police questioning over allegations of illegal drug use ... Show more
U.S. attorney from S. Korea nabbed for allegedly killing wife | Yonhap News Agency
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South Korea suspend Hwang over illegal filming claim: Norwich City striker Hwang Ui-jo is suspended by South Korea pending a police inquiry into claims he filmed ...
bbc.com/sport/football/67564798
Quick Glance: South Korea Suspends Hwang Over Illegal Filming
- Hwang Ui-jo is currently on loan at Norwich from another club.
- The South Korean national team has suspended Norwich City striker Hwang Ui-jo pending a police investigation alleging he secretly filmed an ex-partner.
- Hwang denies the allegations and has recently played for Norwich against Watford.
- The committee has decided not to nominate Hwang Ui-jo for the national team until the allegations are resolved.
Woman on meth arrested for trying to open plane door during Korean Air flight: The 26-year-old was on board the Incheon-bound flight from New York when she tried ...
straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/woman-on-meth-arrested-for-trying-to-open-plane-door-during-korean-air-flight
K-pop star G-Dragon denies allegations of drug use: The former member of BigBang said he will cooperate fully with the police in its investigation ...
straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/k-pop-star-g-dragon-denies-allegations-of-drug-use
Seoul mayor marks 1st anniversary of Itaewon tragedy with pledge to build safe city
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2023/10/281_362070.html
South Korean police decline to detain rape suspect ‘because he is old’: A man in his 80s who was suspected of rape was not arrested by local police and left ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2023/11/18/south-korean-police-decline-to-detain-rape-suspect-because-he-is-old
Flights halted, offices and stock market open late, police on standby as South Koreans sit for key exam
wionews.com/world/flights-halted-offices-and-stock-market-open-late-police-on-standby-as-south-koreans-sit-for-key-exam-659288
Supporter handed three-year ban for racist gesture towards Tottenham's Son: A visiting supporter was given a three-year football ban for making a racist gesture ...
reuters.com/sports/soccer/supporter-handed-three-year-ban-racist-gesture-towards-tottenhams-son-2023-11-08/
South Korean Olympic medalist hit with travel ban in swirling fraud case: Olympic silver medalist Nam Hyun-hee has been barred from leaving South Korea ...
sports.inquirer.net/537870/south-korean-olympic-medalist-hit-with-travel-ban-in-swirling-fraud-case
''Feminists Deserve To Be Assaulted'': South Korean Man Attacks Woman For Having Short Hair
ndtv.com/world-news/feminists-deserve-to-be-assaulted-south-korean-man-attacks-woman-for-having-short-hair-4553123
Bullet shatters window of Korean family’s apartment in Aundh, probe on: Initial investigation of the police indicates that it was a stray bullet and that none of ...
indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/bullet-shatters-window-of-korean-familys-apartment-in-aundh-probe-on-9018152/
2 cops stabbed outside N. Korea's presidential compound: The suspect has been detained although the motive for the attack remains unclear
freemalaysiatoday.com/category/world/2023/10/31/2-cops-stabbed-outside-n-koreas-presidential-compound/
Suspected con artist accused of swindling banned from leaving S. Korea: SEOUL (The Korea Herald/Asia News Network): South Korean police said a travel ban on Jeon ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2023/10/30/suspected-con-artist-accused-of-swindling-banned-from-leaving-s-korea
South Korean soldier arrested after threatening pedestrians with knife: A soldier in his 20s was arrested by the police on Friday morning after threatening ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2023/10/28/south-korean-soldier-arrested-after-threatening-pedestrians-with-knife
Overair to Deliver 20 eVTOL Aircraft for South Korea Air Taxi Flights—and Police: The Orange County-based manufacturer made a trio of agreements at this week’s ...
flyingmag.com/overair-to-deliver-20-evtol-aircraft-for-south-korea-air-taxi-flights-and-police/
Seoul’s Halloween Crowd Crush Killed 159 People. Police Ignored It.: Docuseries ‘Crush,’ premiering Oct. 17 on Paramount+, investigates the tragic 2022 crowd ...
rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-reviews/seoul-halloween-crowd-crush-documentary-korea-paramount-police-1234855675/
Korean Doomsday Sect Gets Rich in Fiji With Government Help - OCCRP: Grace Road Church believes a nuclear-tinged Judgment Day is rapidly approaching — and that ...
occrp.org/en/investigations/korean-doomsday-sect-gets-rich-in-fiji-with-government-help
Quick Glance: Prophetic Korean Sect Builds Thriving Business Empire in Fiji
- Grace Road Church, an apocalyptic Christian sect from South Korea, is based in Fiji and has established a flourishing business empire.
- With the support of government loans, Grace Road's businesses have become widespread in Fiji.
- Grace Road soon abandoned its American branch.
- The staff typically consists of a mix of ethnic Korean church members and Fijian employees.
7th charged after Korean woman's body found in trunk, with 1 suspect saying he was a victim too
ctvnews.ca/world/7th-charged-after-korean-woman-s-body-found-in-trunk-with-1-suspect-saying-he-was-a-victim-too-1.6597550
6 ‘Soldiers of Christ’ arrested for the abuse and murder of ‘malnourished’ South Korean woman
cnn.com/2023/09/15/us/soldiers-of-christ-south-korean-woman-murder/
A suitcase dumped in a Yorkshire hedge led police to 'sticky-tape' double killer: North Yorkshire Police faced one of the most complex inquiries it had ever ...
examinerlive.co.uk/news/local-news/suitcase-dumped-yorkshire-hedge-led-27847355
Gov't to consider reviving conscripted police personnel system to tackle random crimes: PM | Yonhap News Agency
en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20230823001500315
North Korean hackers target U.S.-South Korea military drills, police say: Suspected North Korean hackers have targeted a joint U.S.-South Korea military exercise ...
reuters.com/world/north-korean-hackers-target-us-south-korea-military-drills-police-say-2023-08-20/
Quick Glance: North Korea Hackers Target US-South Korea Drills: Seoul
- Suspected North Korean hackers attempted to breach a joint military exercise between the US and South Korea.
- The hacking group Kimsuky is known for spear-phishing strategies.
- The IP address of the hacking attempt was linked to a previous cyberattack.
- Kimsuky is likely tasked with global intelligence gathering.
South Korean Police Accuse 17 U.S. Soldiers of Drug Crimes: The soldiers distributed or used synthetic marijuana brought onto an Army base through the military ...
nytimes.com/2023/09/20/world/asia/south-korea-us-soldiers-drug.html
6 ‘Soldiers of Christ’ arrested in Georgia after 70-lb woman found dead in car trunk
nydailynews.com/2023/09/15/soldiers-christ-arrested-georgia-70-lbs-woman-dead-truck/
Swimming star Hwang Sun-woo under police investigation for hit-and-run charges | Yonhap News Agency
en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20230814003600315
Lioness shot dead after escaping from South Korean farm: A lion was shot dead in South Korea on Monday after escaping from a privately owned farm and triggering ...
reuters.com/business/environment/lioness-shot-dead-after-escaping-south-korean-farm-2023-08-14/
South Korean police pursue suspect in 2nd stabbing attack in 2 days: South Korean police are chasing the suspect in a stabbing attack in at a high school in the ...
apnews.com/article/south-korea-stabbing-sidewalk-9dddc21d452f7d97d4be02202992c025
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