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South Korea violent crime incidents

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Latest: South Korean police arrest 50‑year‑old for attempted murder after brutal street assault in Asan

In May 2026, police in Yeosu, South Jeolla Province, arrested a 50‑year‑old man suffering from mental illness after he attempted to lure five elementary‑school children away from a convenience store. The suspect was take

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Seoul drug‑related criminal cases

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated

Latest: Seoul suspect Na (52) charged with murder, prior child sex offenses and drug use

In early August 2026 Seoul police recorded two distinct drug‑related incidents. On 1 August, a woman in her early twenties was found after a taxi ran over her foot in a Gangnam alley. A rapid on‑site test showed she had

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South Korea football probe deepens, hearings and raids

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Latest: South Korean police raid KFA over Hong Myung-bo coaching appointment

Parliamentary scrutiny of the Korea Football Association (KFA) has intensified after South Korea’s early exit from the 2026 World Cup. The Culture, Sports and Tourism Committee held a hearing on 30 July, where former coa

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Kim Soo Hyun cleared, returns with BENCH video

6 clusters · 35 sources · last updated

Latest: Kim Soo-hyun Returns to Philippines for Fan Meet After Underage Dating Allegations Cleared

After being cleared of child‑welfare accusations on 29 July 2026, Kim Soo‑Hyun’s comeback accelerated. A Seoul Central District Court hearing on 9 July saw clothing brand Eider withdraw its ₩2.5 billion claim and reduce

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South Korea sex‑crime investigations

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Latest: Former Cheongju Councilor Choi Young-jung Faces Expanded Probe After New Nude Photos Found

In late June 2026 police dismantled a Chinese‑run prostitution network in Jeju, arresting a 30‑year‑old Chinese woman, seizing cash and digital evidence, and shutting down a Chinese‑language website that listed Korean an

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South Korea heatwave fatalities

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Latest: Busan Heatwave Claims Second Elderly Life in 2024

In early August 2026, South Korea faced a severe heatwave with temperatures reaching about 35 °C. A 50‑year‑old man was found dead inside a parked car in Yongdong County, North Chungcheong Province, with heatstroke suspe

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South Korean police misconduct investigations

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Latest: South Korean police officers investigated for misconduct

On July 17, 2026, a male police lieutenant in Sejong City was verbally warned after a citizen reported him for overt public affection on a park bench. Internal investigators issued a non‑disciplinary warning and an admin

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