Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Police arrest two for allegedly making illegal guns to hunt pigeons

Police arrested two Thai nationals for allegedly making illegal firearms and using them to hunt pigeons “to eat them," the Iksan Police Precinct said on Wednesday.

2026-04-29

Man who fled Coast Guard in South Chungcheong still on the run three days after escape

The Coast Guard belatedly learned that an undocumented migrant fled the authorities — while being transported inland by them — by jumping from a vessel. Though officials immediately pursued him, his whereabouts have remained unknown for three days.

2026-04-24

Cap for fines on illegal fishing by foreign vessels raised in maritime crackdown

Illegal fishing by foreign vessels in Korean waters will face tougher punishment under revised laws, the maritime ministry said Thursday.

2026-04-23

Prosecutors seek prison time for Chinese teens charged with illegally photographing fighter jets

Prosecutors have demanded prison sentences for two Chinese teenagers charged with illegally photographing fighter jets near Korean military facilities and airports.

2026-04-22

Thai national, Korean boss referred to prosecution for illegally bringing over workers

A Thai national and her Korean employer have been referred to the prosecution on suspicion of illegally bringing multiple Thais to Korea and extorting their wages, immigration officials said Tuesday.

2026-04-21

Delivery agency operator accused of employing 67 foreign nationals illegally

A delivery agency operator was sent to prosecutors for allegedly illegally employing 67 foreign nationals as delivery riders using borrowed Korean accounts, then taking illegal gains as "account usage fees,"

2026-04-14

Authorities believe deadly Daejeon factory fire started on first floor

A deadly fire at an auto parts factory in Daejeon on Friday is believed to have started on the first floor of the production building, as authorities continue their investigation into the cause of the blaze that left 14 dead and 60 more injured.

2026-03-22

Southeast Asian national arrested for maufacturing, distributing pills made with meth, MDMA

A Southeast Asian national was arrested for manufacturing and distributing narcotics — made by mixing methamphetamine and ecstasy, also known as MDMA — in the form of pills.

2026-03-13

Culture Ministry takes legal action against BTS ticket scalpers

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has taken legal action against individuals found to have illegally resold BTS concert tickets, the ministry said on Wednesday.

2026-03-11

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