South Korean police

South Korea relationship-based violence trends

6 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: South Korea Ministry of Justice proposes expanded stalking laws

South Korea has experienced a significant increase in reports of stalking and dating violence over the last five years. National Police Agency data indicates that stalking reports rose from 14,509 in 2021 to 44,687 recen

South Korean Halloween crowd safety measures

4 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Seoul subway ridership surges during Halloween weekend

South Korean authorities implemented large scale police deployments to manage public safety during the Halloween period. The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency designated a special safety management period from October 23

South Korea prosecution overhaul and police reform efforts

19 clusters · 30 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Major Crime Investigation Agency faces operational challenges in South Korea

The separation of investigation and prosecution powers in South Korea has led to significant operational shifts and systemic challenges. Following the official abolition of the former Prosecution Service on October 2, th

Murder of Japanese national in Cheonan

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Cheonan Police investigate murder of Japanese woman

On October 28, a Japanese woman in her 20s was killed at an officetel in Cheonan, South Chungcheong Province. The victim reportedly died from hemorrhagic shock caused by multiple stab wounds. A South Korean man in his

Investigation of Buan Governor Kwon Ik-hyun

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Buan County Governor Kwon Ik-hyun faces criticism over police decision

Buan County Governor Kwon Ik-hyun has faced multiple police investigations regarding alleged violations of the Public Official Election Act. In September, police declined to transfer charges against Kwon concerning remar