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South Korea: President Lee faces fluctuating approval

254 clusters · 134 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: South Korean opposition intensifies attacks on President Lee Jae-myung

President Lee Jae-myung’s administration continues to navigate significant political volatility and shifting public sentiment. While recent polling from the Korea Society Opinion Research (KSOI) indicated a slight reboun

South Korean law enforcement crackdown on organized crime

5 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Incheon police launch crime prevention campaign amid falling voice phishing losses

South Korean authorities have conducted major operations targeting various forms of organized crime and illicit trade. Law enforcement agencies dismantled several fraud syndicates involved in large-scale voice phishing a

South Korean police reform and investigative authority legal

9 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Incheon Police Chief prepares for criminal procedure reforms

The separation of investigation and prosecution powers in South Korea is set to take effect on October 2 under a revised Criminal Procedure Act. This overhaul shifts the role of prosecutors from primary investigators to

South Korean crime trends during Chuseok holiday

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Daegu Police report decrease in crime and accidents during Chuseok holiday

During the Chuseok holiday period in South Korea, crime and safety statistics showed varying trends across different regions and categories. Nationally, the Korean National Police Agency reported a 42.4% surge in domes

Foreign fugitives in South Korea

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: South Korean overseas citizens report record fraud cases

Data from the Korean National Police Agency indicates that 110 foreign nationals are currently hiding in South Korea after committing crimes abroad. As of July 12, the largest group of fugitives consists of 40 individual

Voice phishing crime and prevention in South Korea

3 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: South Korea voice phishing losses hit record 1.2 trillion won

Authorities and financial workers have been active in combating voice phishing crimes in South Korea. In a major international operation, South Korean and Chinese police dismantled a China-based call center that targete

Shinhan Financial Group small business support initiatives

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Shinhan Financial and Gangwon State launch small business support initiatives

Shinhan Financial Group has implemented several initiatives to support small business owners in South Korea. Initially, the group launched a joint campaign with the Financial Services Commission, the Financial Superviso

South Korean student welfare and safety crisis

3 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: South Korea suicide rate falls, but teen mortality hits record high

South Korea continues to face critical challenges regarding student welfare, characterized by rising rates of both school violence and suicide. Data from the Ministry of Education indicates that school violence victimiz

South Korean crackdown on ticket scalping

5 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: South Korean police arrest 157 scalpers using macro programs

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

Jeju police scandal and subsequent safety reforms

14 clusters · 85 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Jeju police officer indicted for falsely closing missing persons cases

The discovery of Jang Mi-ran’s body on August 24, after 104 days missing, triggered a major scandal involving the Jeju Police Agency. Investigations revealed that Officer Bu (referred to as Sergeant A) of the Jeju Seobu

South Korean school zone safety and speed regulation

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: South Korea to enhance school zone safety following rise in child accidents

South Korean authorities are implementing various measures to manage school zone traffic safety and speed limits. The Korean National Police Agency has moved to expand time-based speed limit relaxations, increasing limit

South Korean police misconduct investigation

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Police officers face trial for evidence destruction in Jang Yun-gi case

An investigation into the Jang Yun-gi murder case has focused on allegations of investigative negligence and misconduct within the South Korean police force. Initial probes examined whether officers improperly handled ev

Gambling and investment addiction in South Korea

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: South Korean youths self-report 1,777 cases of cyber gambling

South Korea is experiencing a rise in gambling and investment-related addictions. Data from the Korea Center on Gambling Problems shows a surge in individuals seeking help for stock and cryptocurrency trading addiction,

HYBE Chairman Bang Si-hyuk referred to prosecutors

4 clusters · 22 sources · last updated 30 days ago

Latest: Bang Si-hyuk referred to prosecutors over alleged HYBE fraud

Following a 21-month investigation, South Korean police have officially referred HYBE Chairman Bang Si-hyuk and four other executives to prosecutors on suspicion of fraudulent unfair trading under the Capital Markets Act