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Man found dead and woman unconscious inside camper van in Geoje City

A man and a woman who were in a common-law relationship were found inside a camper van in Geoje, with one person dead and the other unconscious.

2025-12-29

Hanwha Ocean shipyard raided over fatal platform collapse accident

Police and the Ministry of Employment and Labor conducted a raid on Hanwha Ocean’s shipyard in Geoje, South Gyeongsang, in connection with a accident that occurred in October that left one subcontract worker dead.

2025-11-27

Police probe after fisherman finds body under old Geoje Bridge

Police launched an investigation after a fisher found the body of a man in his 40s under the old Geoje Bridge connecting the southeastern cities of Geoje and Tongyeong early Friday, authorities said.

2025-11-07

Man referred to prosecutors for attempting to kill girlfriend on South Gyeongsang bridge

Police referred a man in his 20s to prosecutors for allegedly stabbing his girlfriend and trying to push her off a bridge in Geoje, South Gyeongsang, officials said Friday.

2025-10-24

Man dies after collapsing during marathon event in Geoje

A man in his 30s who collapsed while running a marathon in Geoje, South Gyeongsang, died on Wednesday, event organizers said. The runner collapsed during the marathon on Sunday, according to the Geoje Sports Council.

2025-10-16

Man arrested for allegedly killing common-law partner on golf course in South Gyeongsang

Geoje police arrested a man in his 50s for killing his former common-law partner at a golf course earlier this month, authorities said Monday.

2025-09-15

Brazilian inspector dies in Geoje shipyard accident

A Brazilian inspector overseeing a marine plant under construction at a major shipyard in Geoje, South Gyeongsang, was found unresponsive after falling into the sea during a facility check, authorities said Wednesday.

2025-09-03

Woman wearing cat mask arrested after knife incident at supermarket in Geoje

In a bizarre scene straight out of a horror comedy, a woman in a cat mask stormed a supermarket in Geoje, South Gyeongsang, meowing at police before being dragged away.

2025-08-27

Geoje Sea World weighs closure amid operational challenges and ongoing dolphin death controversy

Geoje Sea World is contemplating closure due to operational challenges and declining visitor participation amid controversy over dolphin deaths. An advocacy group urges for the remaining dolphins' welfare.

2025-07-06

Owner of dog killed by two off-duty soldiers, one civilian with BB guns claims family received death threats from suspect's relatives

A family in the southern city of Geoje is considering relocating after enduring what they describe as threats and intimidation from the parents of a man accused of fatally shooting their dog with a BB gun.

2025-06-23