Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Alleged Korean drug lord smuggled, distributed $8.7 million in narcotics, police say

Police on Friday referred Park Wang-yeol to prosecutors while he remained in custody, accusing him of drug smuggling and domestic distribution worth about 13.1 billion won ($8.7 million).

2026-04-03

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

Korean American advocacy group asks President Lee to help stop Trump deportations

As Koreans in the United States face arrests and deportations under U.S. President Donald Trump’s hardline immigration policies, a Korean American advocacy group appealed directly to President Lee Jae Myung for help during his recent visit.

2025-08-27

Seoul to release Iran's $6 billion frozen funds in Korea

Seoul plans to release some $6 billion worth of Iranian funds frozen in Korea due to U.S. sanctions on Tehran, according to local media reports on Friday.

2023-08-11

Families of South Koreans detained in North Korea urge UN efforts for repatriation

The families of South Korean detainees in North Korea on Thursday called for United Nations' efforts to win the release of their loved ones as they met a UN special rapporteur for the North's human rights.

2023-02-03