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07/08/2025

Two Taiwanese nationals got suspended sentences for illegally filming U.S. military aircraft at an air show in Osan Air Base on May 10.

Suwon District Court sentenced two men, in their 40s and 60s, to 1.5 years in prison, suspended for three years, for breaking military laws.

07/08/2025

President Lee Jae Myung will host 's leader, To Lam, for a summit next week. This marks the first visit since Lee assumed office.

Visit kicks off on Sunday, followed by discussions on Monday and a formal state dinner hosted by President Lee Jae Myung, per spokesperson.

The two leaders are expected to hold in-depth discussions on a wide range of topics, including:

🔹Political and security cooperation
🔹Trade and investment
🔹Strategic industries such as:
🔹Nuclear power
🔹High-speed rail
🔹Smart cities
🔹Science and technology

Kang emphasized strengthening future-focused ties and enhancing South Korea's cooperation with ASEAN.

A special counsel team seeks an arrest warrant for former First Lady Kim Keon Hee after questioning her about election i...
07/08/2025

A special counsel team seeks an arrest warrant for former First Lady Kim Keon Hee after questioning her about election interference.

The request, submitted Thursday by Special Counsel Min Joong-ki's team, cites violations of the Capital Market Act, Political Funds Act.

Allegations and Charges
Kim, wife of jailed ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol, was questioned Wednesday by the special counsel about serious allegations.

🔹Stock price manipulation
🔹Meddling in 2022 parliamentary by-election nominations
🔹Bribery involving favors to the Unification Church for financial gain.

Legal sources link the charges to the main allegations. Kim had reportedly denied all accusations during interrogation.

Legal Proceedings
A hearing to decide whether the arrest warrant will be granted is scheduled for next Tuesday at the Seoul Central District Court.

According to South Korea’s Criminal Procedure Code, the arrest warrant is are typically issued based on:

🔹Risk of evidence destruction
🔹Potential flight risk

06/08/2025

[ #대전] The suspect in the “Daejeon dating murder” case, who is accused of killing his ex-girlfriend, was formally arrested on August 6.

Judge Bae Seong-jung issued the warrant, citing flight risk after Person A used a weapon to murder the victim on a street in Seo-gu on July 29.

The motive was a motorcycle lease title dispute. The suspect confessed to planning the murder months earlier after using the victim's name.

Person A bought a weapon and poison, attempted su***de before arrest, and is now under investigation for motives and related crimes.

05/08/2025

[ #서울] Threatening online post about explosives at Shinsegae Department Store in Seoul led to a major police operation and customer evacuation.

At 12:36 PM, an anonymous user had posted "Shinsegae Department Store Bombing Guide" on DC Inside's synthetic gallery.

Incident Overview
🔹The post warned of bombs planted the day before on the first floor.
🔹The post was quickly deleted after being reported.

Police Response
🔹Namdaemun Police Station received the bomb threat report at 1:43 PM.
🔹Authorities evacuated around 4,000 employees and customers.
🔹A team of 242 police officers conducted a thorough search.

Outcome
🔹No explosives or suspicious devices were found during the search.
🔹Police ended the operation at 3:59 PM and lifted security measures.

Investigation
🔹Authorities are actively investigating the case by tracing the origin of the threatening post through its associated IP address.

18/07/2025

The Foreign Minister nominee Cho Hyun vowed Thursday to work with the Trump administration on U.S. demands for higher tariffs.

He outlined plans to boost cooperation in the economy, military, security, and advanced science to tackle geopolitical challenges

14/07/2025

National Assembly has started confirmation hearings for President Lee Jae Myung’s inaugural Cabinet, facing immediate partisan clashes.

Democratic and People Power Party lawmakers have criticized each other over nominee allegations and policy visions, causing delays.

At the hearing for Bae Kyung-hoon, nominee for science and ICT minister, the session was stopped after just five minutes due to PPP protests.

Kang Sun-woo’s gender equality minister hearing faced interruptions due to heated debates over workplace abuse accusations.

National Assembly will hold confirmation hearings for 16 Cabinet nominees and the chief of the National Tax Service from Monday to Friday.

The PPP has labeled Kang and four other nominees as unfit for their posts and demanded the withdrawal of their nominations.

14/07/2025

A special counsel team is moving to forcibly question the former President Yoon Suk Yeol after he again ignored a summons on Monday.

Yoon, presently held at the Seoul Detention Center after his second arrest last Thursday, refused to attend the special counsel's office.

The special counsel Park Ji-young asked Yoon to appear at the Seoul High Prosecutors’ Office by 3:30 p.m. Detainee Yoon must attend.

Yoon's legal team cited health issues, but facility officials confirmed he has no serious conditions preventing attendance.

The actress Kang Seo Ha has passed away at the age of 31 after battling a chronic illness, reportedly cancer.Her funeral...
14/07/2025

The actress Kang Seo Ha has passed away at the age of 31 after battling a chronic illness, reportedly cancer.

Her funeral wake is at Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital, with the ceremony on July 16 at 7:40 a.m. She will be laid to rest in Haman.

13/07/2025

IVE has once again lit up the global stage for the second year in a row, they dazzled at Lollapalooza stage for the second consecutive year.

IVE was the first K-pop girl group to perform at Lollapalooza Berlin, held at Olympiastadion & Olympiapark Berlin.

In sparkling white outfits, IVE impressed with a live band performance of "REBEL HEART," "I AM," "TKO," and "LOVE DIVE."

Following a successful Berlin show, IVE will perform at Lollapalooza Paris on July 20, continuing their record-breaking global journey.

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