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New system to give Korean police real-time location data on stalking offenders

Unexpected journeys behind Korea's World Cup squad

The World Cup lasts only a few weeks. The journeys that bring players there often take years. For a select few on South Korea's roster, the path to football's biggest stage was far from straightforward, marked instead by unexpected twists of fate, long waits for an opportunity and precious family moments put on hold. Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors defender Cho Wi-je left for Salt Lake City, Utah, in mid-May to help the Taegeuk Warriors prepare for the 2026 World Cup in North America. Now, he is one of t

Lee says criticism of Israel stemmed from concerns over Koreans' rights, sovereignty

President Lee Jae Myung on Monday defended his criticism of Israel, saying he could not remain silent when the sovereignty of the country and the rights of South Koreans were at stake. "If it concerns the human rights and sovereignty of the people of the Republic of Korea, I cannot simply overlook it," Lee said during a press conference at Cheong Wa Dae marking the first anniversary of his inauguration. The president said that respect for national sovereignty, universal human rights and internat

Special Counsel Questions Yoon about Diplomatic Messages Defending Martial Law

[Politics] : Ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol has appeared before a special counsel team to answer to charges of power abuse and obstruction of rights in connection with messages he intended to send to the U.S, justifying his failed attempt to impose martial law. Yoon, currently in custody at the Seoul Detention Center, ... [more...]

'Teach You a Lesson' is ready for its Netflix debut after years of controversy

"Teach You a Lesson" had already become one of Netflix Korea's most controversial projects long before its release. Now, it's finally heading to screens. The series follows a special organization established to defend Korea's troubled education system from disruptive students, abusive parents and unethical teachers. It promises a highly cathartic blend of action and social commentary, centered on officials who intervene when conventional systems fail to protect victims. Yet the conversation surr

Ruling DP Sweeps 12 of 16 Seats as Opposition PPP Defends Seoul, Conservative Strongholds

[Politics] : Anchor: The ruling Democratic Party has swept the June 3 local elections with a commanding majority of the country’s 16 metropolitan mayoral and gubernatorial races. The party clinched 12 of those key constituencies, while the main opposition People Power Party won the highly contested race for Seoul and ... [more...]

Ballot shortage adds to election watchdog’s woes

The country's election watchdog is defending itself against a national furor after a ballot shortage on Wednesday forced a temporary suspension of voting at some polling stations and left some voters waiting for hours. The unprecedented incident was the latest in a series of mishaps and disputes surrounding the National Election Commission, which has faced criticism over what some call poor election management. A separate incident during Wednesday’s local elections occurred when a Seoul voter wa

Justice Ministry Defends Prison Cooling Upgrades Amid Criticism

[Domestic] : The justice ministry on Monday said its plan to install additional air-conditioning systems in correctional facilities is aimed at protecting inmates vulnerable to heat-related illnesses. The ministry said in a statement that cooling equipment is being upgraded mainly in housing units that accommodate ... [more...]

Authorities Nab over 23,000 Drug Offenders in Joint Crackdown

[Domestic] : The government said a joint crackdown by law enforcement agencies resulted in the arrest of about 23-thousand-400 drug offenders last year. The Office for Government Policy Coordination released the figures on Monday ahead of the first anniversary of the Lee Jae Myung administration. The office ... [more...]

Defender Cho Yu-min ruled out of World Cup with foot injury

Defender Cho Yu-min was ruled out of the FIFA World Cup on Sunday due to a foot injury suffered during a friendly match the previous day. The Korea Football Association announced Cho will miss the tournament due to a partial tear of the plantar fascia in his right foot. "He will be out for eight weeks, and we decided he won't be able to play in the World Cup," a national team official told reporters Sunday in Salt Lake City, Utah, where the Taegeuk Warriors have been training since mid-May ahead

Art group's ex-chief jailed for sexual harassment of members

The former chief of a Gangwon Province art group has been convicted by the Supreme Court of sexually harassing three group members. The court upheld an earlier ruling that found the defendant guilty of performing an indecent act by compulsion and sentenced him to one year in prison. The defendant had denied the charges and appealed the lower court's ruling, but the top court said the verdict was justified. The defendant was found to have committed seven acts of sexual harassment against the thre

PSG wins back-to-back Champions League titles after shootout victory against Arsenal

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) -- Winning the Champions League was so nice, Paris Saint-Germain had to do it twice. PSG became back-to-back European champion by beating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties in a dramatic final in Budapest that ended 1-1 after extra time on Saturday. "It's incredible," captain Marquinhos said. "From the very first day of this season, the coach said it's hard to win, and winning twice is even more difficult. So we all had to get back to work. That was the mentality." Arsenal defender

Defending champion DeChambeau grabs share of opening-round lead at LIV Golf Korea

Riding an early birdie barrage, defending champion Bryson DeChambeau took a share of the opening-round lead at LIV Golf Korea on Thursday in the southeastern city of Busan. DeChambeau made seven birdies, including five on the front nine, for a round of five-under 65 at the par-70 Asiad Country Club. DeChambeau picked up a couple more birdies on the back nine but they were negated by two bogeys. He is tied atop the leaderboard with two other players, Charles Howell III and Scott Vincent. "If you'

S. Korean Worker Gets Suspended Sentence for Abusing Migrant Worker with Forklift

[Domestic] : A South Korean factory worker has received a suspended prison sentence for abusing a migrant worker with a forklift because the victim allegedly wasn’t doing a good job. On Wednesday the Gwangju District Court sentenced the 54-year-old defendant, surnamed Jung, to one year in prison, suspended for two ... [more...]

FTC Chief Defends Coupang Founder Designation, Warns of Criminal Penalties for False Filings if Confirmed

[Economy] : Fair Trade Commission(FTC) Chair Ju Biung-ghi said the designation of Coupang Inc. founder Kim Bomsuk as the de facto controlling entity of the e-commerce giant was carried out lawfully and warned that criminal penalties could follow if submission of false designation materials is confirmed. Speaking at a ... [more...]

Woman fined for stalking ex-boyfriend from 30 years ago

A woman in her 50s was fined 10 million won ($6,650) for stalking a former boyfriend she had dated 30 years earlier by repeatedly calling him and sending him a gift, according to a local court. The Chuncheon District Court in Gangwon Province said Saturday that the defendant was found guilty of violating the Act on the Punishment of Stalking. Prosecutors said the defendant first contacted the victim in June 2024, sending him a bottle of perfume as a gift. The victim had explicitly told the defen

Drunk driver who killed Japanese tourist appeals ruling

A drunk driver sentenced to five years in prison for killing a Japanese tourist has appealed the ruling, court officials said Tuesday. The defendant, surnamed Seo, submitted the appeal to the Seoul Central District Court last Tuesday, a week after the court found him guilty of death by dangerous driving. The court also ordered the seizure of his vehicle, holding him responsible for the death of a woman in her 50s and the injuries suffered by her daughter. Seo’s reasons for appeal had not been di

Chinese EV retreat opens window for Hyundai in Canada

Major Chinese electric vehicle makers, including BYD, Chery and Geely, are scaling back their expansion into Canada — a strategic entry point to North America beyond the US market, where intensifying anti-China trade policies have effectively shut out Chinese EVs. Experts indicate the shift could help Hyundai Motor Group to defend its ground in the profitable market, where demand for high-margin SUVs and eco-friendly vehicles remains strong. According to a recent report by Automotive News Canada

Veteran Zerg champion defends title at ASL Season 21

Park Sang-hyun has defended his title on the final stage of the Google Play AfreecaTV StarCraft League, or ASL, Season 21, defeating Lee Young-ho four to three in a best-of-seven match to become the fourth player to repeat as an ASL champion. Lee, better known as his in-game moniker Flash, specializes in playing the Terrans in StarCraft. Looking to become the first five-time ASL champion, he took the early 2-to-0 set score, but Park stormed back to tie the scoreboard at 2-to-2, making the game a

Korean banks race to defend turf ahead of stablecoin rules

Hana Financial Group's recent 1 trillion won ($662 million) bet on Upbit operator Dunamu was not just a crypto investment. It was a wager on whether banks can keep their place at the center of money as finance moves onto digital rails. Korea has yet to finalize who can issue won-backed stablecoins or how exchanges and fintechs can participate. But financial groups are not waiting. They are moving to secure the exchanges, card networks, wallets and remittance channels that could decide whether wo