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34 student activists convicted over trespassing at presidential compound, U.S. base

A Seoul court found activists guilty of trespassing at the former presidential compound and a U.S. military base during protests from 2022 to 2024.

2026.10.22

금강산관광 중단 청산 및 보상 촉구 삭발식 (서울=연합뉴스) 임화영 기자 = 남북경협단체연합회 회원들이 10일 청와대 앞에서 '금강산 관광 중단 18년·5·24 조치 16년 청산 및 보상을 촉구하는 삭발식을 하고 있다. 2026.7.10 hwayoung7@yna.co.kr/2026-07-10 13:01:48/

South Korean firms seek debt relief as North Korea business hopes collapse

Companies with frozen assets in North Korea are seeking further compensation and debt write-offs to permanently wind down their businesses.

2026.9.22

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Korea state bank workers strike over plan to relocate public institutions from Seoul

Thousands of unionized financial workers rallied in Seoul against plans to move public institutions out of the capital city, citing talent loss and disruption to families.

2026.9.4

서울역서 시위하는 전장연 (서울=연합뉴스) 윤동진 기자 = 전국장애인차별철폐연대(전장연) 소속 회원들이 24일 서울역에서 '출근길 지하철 탑니다' 시위를 하고 있다. 2026.8.24 mon@yna.co.kr/2026-08-24 08:53:06/

Disability rights group ends rush hour subway protests after Seoul city councillors pledge mobility support

The Democratic Party caucus of the Seoul Metropolitan Council promised the group that ordinances guaranteeing mobility will be passed.

2026.8.24

Election office billed 200 million won over prolonged election protests at Olympic Park

The Songpa District Election Commission has been billed 201.5 million won ($141,500) as ballot-shortage protests keep a Seoul handball stadium occupied ahead of an Aug. 18 recount.

2026.8.6

Police seek warrants for four student activists after Osan Air Base breach

The four students face arrest warrant hearings after allegedly trespassing at Osan Air Base during an anti-U.S. protest over military and environmental concerns.

2026.8.6

Steely-eyed protesters

Civic group members staged an impromptu protest near U.S. Ambassador to Korea Michelle Steel’s boarding area at Incheon airport as police moved in to stop them.

2026.7.30

Sports federations plead for access to offices after ballot shortage protest limits entry

The national organizers of nine sports, including handball and fencing, have not been able to use their offices, with the Asian Games fast approaching.

2026.7.28

Woman indicted and detained over spitting on, verbally abusing police at election protest

Protesters have blocked the entrance to the gymnasium at Olympic Park in Songpa District, southern Seoul, since Election Day to prevent officials from collecting the ballot boxes inside.

2026.7.13

Police officers patrol around a rally site near SK Olympic Handball Gymnasium in Songpa District, southern Seoul, on June 23.

Woman who demanded probe into Chinese nationals arrested for spitting on police at election protest

A woman in her 40s was detained at a Seoul election protest after allegedly spitting on officers, filming them illegally and verbally abusing them.

2026.6.23