Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Busan designates three hospitals as medical hubs for international students

Busan designated three hospitals as medical hubs for international students, where students can receive interpretation services, medical expense support and assistance with administrative procedures.

2026-04-16

Four sentenced for gang rape, illegal filming of middle school student 7 years ago

Four people were sentenced on Monday for the gang rape and illegal filming of a female middle school student seven years ago. While three were ordered to serve time in prison, the fourth received a suspended sentence.

2025-12-23

Police arrest gang member linked to Korean man's death in Vietnam

One of the suspects arrested in connection with the death of a Korean man found in a bag in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam on Sunday is a gangster from Daegu, Vietnamese police said Wednesday.

2025-11-26

Suspected Haitian gang members exchange fire with Marines protecting U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince

A group of suspected Haitian gang members fired this week on American forces protecting the U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince, a spokesman said Saturday, in an incident that highlighted the tense security situation in the Caribbean nation.

2025-11-16

Two rival gangs in Busan face prosecution after violent retaliatory attacks

Since November of last year, two rival gangs in Busan have carried out retaliatory attacks against each other. Now, they've been referred to prosecutors, police said Monday.

2025-11-10

Lawyer who spread misinformation about President Lee ahead of 2022 election found guilty on appeal

A lawyer who accused President Lee Jae Myung of having affiliations with gang members has been found guilty on appeal.

2025-10-22

YouTuber sentenced to 8 months for doxxing Miryang gang rape perpetrators

A YouTuber was given a prison sentence for doxxing perpetrators of the so-called Miryang middle school gang rape case.

2025-10-15

'Tempest' screenwriter explains intention behind controversial China line

The screenwriter behind Disney+’s “Tempest,” starring Jun Ji-hyun and Gang Dong-won, addressed the controversial line spoken by Jun regarding China, saying that she never intended to offend anyone.

2025-10-03

Gang Dong-won, CL found to be running agencies without proper registration

Actor Gang Dong-won and singer CL are the latest in a growing list of celebrities found to be running talent agencies without proper registration. Yongsan Police Precinct said that it is investigating the allegations involving the two celebrities.

2025-09-19

Ojo Gang's Ibuki to not appear in 'World of Street Woman Fighter' Busan concert

Japanese dancer Ibuki of the crew Osaka Ojo Gang will not take part in the “World of Street Woman Fighter” concert in Busan on Saturday, according to concert organizer Route59 on Tuesday, as the controversy surrounding her withdrawal continues.

2025-09-09