1+ hour, 32+ min ago  (657+ words) Published : Feb. 28, 2026 - 16:00:00 Living in a foreign country can leave newcomers vulnerable, especially when they lack familiarity with the local language, culture or legal system. Women, in particular, face heightened risks of domestic, sexual and other forms of violence. An October…...

2+ day, 12+ hour ago  (373+ words) Published : Feb. 26, 2026 - 19:08:28 Updated : Feb. 26, 2026 - 21:01:07 Firefighters were working to extinguish a blaze that broke out during the evening rush hour on Thursday at a restaurant in Bukchang-dong, Jung-gu, central Seoul, authorities said. According to the Jungbu Fire Station, officials received a…...

3+ day, 9+ hour ago  (543+ words) National Chief judges express 'grave concern' over DP-led judicial reform bills Published : Feb. 25, 2026 - 21:38:52 The heads of district courts nationwide on Wednesday expressed "grave concern" over controversial judicial reform bills pushed by the ruling Democratic Party, including a proposal to introduce…...

4+ day, 4+ hour ago  (471+ words) Published : Feb. 24, 2026 - 12:52:07 " Updated Law: Act on the Training and Support of Regional Physicians What it does: Introduces a program to place more doctors in underserved regions Took effect: Feb. 24 South Korea is launching a regional doctor program to reduce disparities…...

4+ day, 6+ hour ago  (385+ words) Published : Feb. 24, 2026 - 10:57:27 After you talk to the police, you should seek out other forms of help. Under Article 7, the government is mandated to formulate plans necessary to provide counselling, medical services, payments or relief funds, legal aid, employment assistance, dwelling…...

4+ day, 15+ hour ago  (429+ words) National Police deploy 2,500 officers for 9 fake threats over 3 years Published : Feb. 24, 2026 - 15:42:55 At least 2,500 police officers have been mobilized in response to nine fake public threats since a notorious murder threat in Seoul's Sillim-dong in 2023, according to local media reports Tuesday....

4+ day, 17+ hour ago  (530+ words) Business Coupang CEO appears before US House in Korea probe Published : Feb. 24, 2026 - 13:40:50 Harold Rogers, interim CEO of e-commerce company Coupang, appeared before the US House Judiciary Committee for a closed-door deposition Monday, the first formal congressional inquiry into allegations that…...

4+ day, 17+ hour ago  (400+ words) National Followers of female serial murder suspect surge after face revealed Published : Feb. 24, 2026 - 13:35:44 The number of social media followers of a woman suspected of serial murder surged after her face was revealed online, with some users even expressing sympathy for…...

4+ day, 20+ hour ago  (388+ words) National 1 dead, 3 injured in Gangnam apartment fire Published : Feb. 24, 2026 - 11:02:01 Updated : Feb. 24, 2026 - 11:06:27 A fire broke out at the Eunma Apartment complex in Gangnam-gu, southern Seoul Tuesday morning, killing a teenager and injuring three before the flames were completely extinguished at around…...

5+ day, 2+ hour ago  (573+ words) Opinion [Lee Jae-min] Consular assistance a point of contention again Published : Feb. 24, 2026 - 05:30:00 After immigration and customs, off they go. Unfortunately, sometimes bad things happen and emergencies occur in a foreign country. Consuls are officials dispatched from Seoul and posted to…...