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Police apprehend actor Lee Jae-ryong for alleged DUI incident

Actor Lee Jae-ryong, 62, was caught by police after allegedly crashing into a guardrail while driving under the influence (DUI) in southern Seoul and fleeing the scene, police said Saturday.

2026-03-07

Seongnam man arrested for allegedly poisoning wife's food

A man in his 40s was arrested in Seongnam, Gyeonggi, for allegedly mixing cleaning solution into his wife's food because "she drank too much."

2025-11-04

University retreat marred by sexual harassment reports

Multiple students at Chosun University in Gwangju, have reported incidents of sexual harassment and misconduct during a departmental first year students' retreat held from March 31 to April 2.

2025-04-16

Don't let alcohol worsen aging (KOR)

As we age, our physical and mental resilience naturally decline. Let’s not let alcohol make it worse. Instead, prioritize well-being and avoid the unnecessary burdens alcohol can impose on the body and mind.

2025-01-16

Present clear evidence behind drinking party

We hope both sides end the controversy as quickly as possible.

2024-04-18

Riverside boozing under threat as local governments ban public drinking

Some local authorities have begun cracking down on outdoor drinking this year to promote a “healthy” drinking culture in the country.

2024-01-04

Rising prices put a damper on year-end parties in Korea

Rising prices in Korea are affecting year-end parties, with people opting for cheaper meals and skipping second rounds of drinks.

2023-12-10

Government asks YouTubers to curb their drinking on camera

The government has issued guidelines to discourage YouTubers from promoting excessive drinking on their shows, aiming to prevent minors from exposure to heavy drinking culture.

2023-12-01

School parents fret as popular stars hoist glasses online

Parents are increasingly concerned that images on social media such as YouTube of Korean celebrities enjoying a drink or two could encourage underage drinking.

2023-05-07

'One shot' culture slowly starts to fade at Korean universities

Watch any Korean drama focused on university life and there's a good chance that at some point, somebody is going to pull out a bottle of soju. But that trope may not be as true as it once was.

2022-08-23