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Korean activist has passport revoked over attempt to enter Gaza

Authorities have revoked a Korean activist's passport for attempting to enter the Gaza Strip, currently under a travel ban, an official from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Tuesday.

2026-04-07

Gov't investigates reported attempt by Korean national to re-enter Gaza

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is taking action under relevant laws against a Korean national reportedly seeking to enter the Gaza Strip after a failed attempt in October last year, an official said Tuesday.

2026-03-31

Activist group members sent to prosecutors over anti-North leaflet launches

Members of an activist group accused of launching balloons carrying anti-North Korea leaflets and other items from the South's border areas have been referred to prosecutors without detention, the Gyeonggi Yeoncheon Police Precinct said Wednesday.

2025-11-19

Human rights activist's computer hacked — possibly by North Koreans

Police are investigating a suspected malware attack linked to a North Korean hacking group after a human rights activist reported their computer had been used to send an infected file to multiple contacts.

2025-11-05

Korean activist transferred to ‘notorious’ Israeli prison as Korean government advocates release

A Korean activist and other passengers on a flotilla seized by the Israeli government while approaching Gaza Strip have reportedly been imprisoned in Israel’s Ktzi’ot Prison.

2025-10-09

Exclusive: Seoul court grants refugee status to Cambodian influencer who criticized gov't on social media

A Korean court has granted refugee status to a Cambodian national who criticized their government on social media, overturning an earlier rejection.

2025-08-26

Thanks to this couple, the Yi Jun Peace Museum preserves a slice of Korea's independence movement

On the morning of Aug. 8 in The Hague, a city on the western edge of the Netherlands, the Korean flag fluttered in a narrow alleyway — a sign that the Yi Jun Peace Museum was open.

2025-08-11

Disability rights activist Stacey Park Milbern becomes first Korean American on U.S. currency

A new U.S. quarter honoring Korean American disability rights activist Stacey Park Milbern (1987-2020), will enter circulation on Monday, making her the first Korean American to appear on U.S. currency.

2025-08-10

Independence fighter Lee Ui-gyeong's remains to return to Korea after 105 years

The remains of Korean independence fighter Lee Ui-gyeong will return home from Germany this week, 105 years after Lee left the nation, the Veterans Ministry said Tuesday.

2024-11-12

Actor Ryu Jun-yeol's Greenpeace role under fire due to his passion for golf

Greenpeace, an international environmental organization, came under fire in Korea for selecting actor Ryu Jun-yeol as its celebrity ambassador to promote its campaign.

2024-03-22