Wildfire in Andong extinguished within about an hour

A fire broke out in Andong, North Gyeongsang, on Saturday, but it was extinguished within about an hour.

2026-04-18

First-ever election deepfake fines levied for AI-generated song praising local mayor

Korea’s election authorities have imposed the first-ever fines under a revised election law regulating the use of AI and deepfakes, penalizing two people for producing and circulating an AI-generated song praising a local mayor.

2025-12-22

Getting tipsy in Andong: Korea's centuries-old soju capital

Soju in its green glass bottles may be Korea’s most famous drink today, but its roots trace back to traditional liquors once brewed at home. At the heart of that legacy is Andong Soju.

2025-09-25

Teen arrested for bomb threat at former Andong Station plaza

Police arrested a teenager in Seoul on Friday for threatening to set off an explosive on the same day at the former Andong Station plaza in North Gyeongsang. Authorities said officers apprehended the suspect at a home in Seoul’s Dongdaemun District.

2025-08-15

Without stolen tests, high school valedictorian performs poorly on final exam

A high school senior who allegedly tried to steal exam papers with help from her mother and a former teacher, had long enjoyed top rankings in her class. But when forced to take her final math exam without advance access, she scored a mere 40 points.

2025-07-18

'Straight out of a drama': Valedictorian's mother caught breaking into school to steal exams

A teacher and mother were arrested for attempting to steal exam papers, resulting in the daughter's expulsion from school after years of alleged exam leaks.

2025-07-16

Body found in Andong Dam revealed as man who went missing 15 years ago

A body discovered on May 17 in Andong Dam, North Gyeongsang, was revealed to be a man who went missing 15 years ago, according to police on Wednesday.

2025-05-29

Wildfire-hit Andong asks tourists to return as historical city reels from visitor drop

A massive wildfire that tore through five cities and counties in North Gyeongsang last month devastated lives, property and local economies — none more so than Andong, the hardest-hit city in terms of property losses.

2025-04-15

Hotteok vendor drives 3 hours to serve wildfire evacuees in Andong

A street vendor inamed Kim Min-jeong drove three hours to Andong, North Gyeongsang, to provide hot food to ecavuees of the wildfires.

2025-03-31

Dog reunited with elderly owner after escape from North Gyeongsang blaze

A story of resilience and loyalty has emerged from Andong, North Gyeongsang, one of the regions hardest hit by the recent wildfires, where a dog named Daechu returned to his elderly owner after being rescued from the blaze.