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Philippine gov't punishes taxi driver after video shows Tomorrow X Together's Soobin being overcharged for ride

The Philippine government has stepped in after it was reported that a member of the boy band Tomorrow X Together had to pay an overpriced taxi fare in Cebu, the Philippines.

2026-04-06

'Anything can happen': Vietnamese actor in Korea credits hard work for screen success

The relentless pursuit of a dream, despite the struggles, eventually led Vietnamese actor Le Anh Ton to where he is today: an actor with more than 50 projects under his belt.

2026-02-03

Taxi overcharging after K-pop concerts ends night on sour note for some visitors

Concertgoers come for the music but leave frustrated, as taxi drivers overcharging foreign tourists near concert venues and airports continue to tarnish Korea’s image.

2026-01-27

Kakao Mobility, key execs indicted for fair trade violations over blocking rival ride requests

Prosecutors on Monday indicted Kakao Mobility, its chief executive and other executives on charges of violating fair trade laws over allegations that the company blocked taxi ride requests to pressure rival franchise operators.

2026-01-26

Suncheon city official arrested after allegedly assaulting taxi driver, driving off with vehicle

A senior civil servant in Suncheon, South Jeolla, was arrested after allegedly assaulting a taxi driver and driving off with the vehicle. Police arrested the Suncheon city official, who is reportedly Grade 5 in ranking, on suspicion of robbery.

2026-01-20

Gap between domestic, international receptions to K-content continues to widen

“Dynamite Kiss” is one of many recent Korean shows that drew lukewarm reactions from critics and viewers at home but found global success on streaming platforms, highlighting a widening gap between domestic and international receptions of K-content.

2026-01-06

Morphine found in taxi driver after Seoul crash that killed 1, injured 14

A taxi driver who drove onto a sidewalk in Jongno District, central Seoul, killing at least one person, has tested positive for morphine and was placed under emergency arrest, police said Saturday.

2026-01-03

1 dead, 9 injured as taxi veers onto sidewalk in downtown Seoul

A traffic accident involving a taxi and two other vehicles occurred on a road in front of Jonggak Station in Jongno District, central Seoul, which resulted in at least nine casualties, according to fire authorities.

2026-01-02

Myeongdong to Hongdae for $32? Undercover journalists expose taxi scam.

A taxi driver in Seoul overcharged a Japanese passenger, according to TBS New Dig, prompting outrage and calls for stricter regulations against fare gouging.

2025-09-08

Korea falls behind in global autonomous taxi market, report finds

Korea is falling behind in the global autonomous taxi market as regulators continue to shield the traditional taxi industry rather than foster innovation, the Bank of Korea (BOK) said Tuesday.

2025-09-03