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South Korean crackdown on ticket scalping

9 clusters · 18 sources · last updated

Latest: South Korean police crack down on ticket scalpers using macros

South Korean authorities have intensified their crackdown on illegal ticket scalping through legislative changes and major criminal investigations. As of August 28, 2026, amendments to the Performance Act and the Nationa

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Seoul and regional housing market shifts and rising costs

62 clusters · 50 sources · last updated

Latest: Seoul apartment listings hit yearly high amid tax reforms

Seoul’s housing market is experiencing intensified divergence between high-end districts and mid-to-low-priced areas. While high-end districts like Gangnam, Seocho, and Songpa have faced price declines due to tax burdens

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Seoul Gangnam building arson attacks

4 clusters · 19 sources · last updated

Latest: Seoul Police release identity of 77-year-old arson suspect

On October 20, a man in his 70s set fire to two buildings in the Yeoksam-dong area of Gangnam, Seoul. The fires, which occurred approximately seven minutes apart at the Shinmyeong Building and the Hanyang Building, targe

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South Korean regional real estate market trends

6 clusters · 19 sources · last updated

Latest: Seoul apartment prices rise for 90 consecutive weeks

Real estate trends in South Korea continue to show significant regional disparities regarding housing supply, demand, and pricing. In Seoul, apartment sales prices have risen for 90 consecutive weeks, surpassing previous

[ACTIVE] [CULTURE] [KR]

Seungri marriage and fatherhood announcement

2 clusters · 17 sources · last updated

Latest: Seungri announces marriage and upcoming child

Former BIGBANG member Seungri, also known as Lee Seung-hyun, confirmed he is legally married to a non-celebrity woman and is expecting a son in January 2027. In an interview with Ilgan Sports, he denied rumors that the m

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Guryong Village fire in Seoul

2 clusters · 26 sources · last updated

Latest: GS Retail provides emergency relief to Guryong Village fire victims

A large fire broke out in Guryong Village, a makeshift settlement in Seoul’s Gangnam district, on the afternoon of October 27. The blaze spread rapidly through several districts due to strong winds and the flammable mate

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Seungri denies special assault and intimidation charges

4 clusters · 15 sources · last updated

Latest: Seungri denies special assault charges involving soju bottle

The investigation into former BIGBANG member Seungri regarding an August incident at a Gangnam restaurant has progressed, with Seungri formally contesting allegations of special assault, special intimidation, and special

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