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'Public intimidation' suspect in BTS gasoline threat referred to prosecution

A man who posted an online comment threatening to throw gasoline during the recent BTS performance in Gwanghwamun in central Seoul has been taken into custody.

2026-03-25

Trump threatens to 'obliterate' Iran's power plants a day after talking about 'winding down' the war

U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened to “obliterate” Iran's power plants if Tehran does not fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours — a dramatic escalation barely a day after he talked about “winding down” the war.

2026-03-22

North's nuke, missile programs pose 'significant' threats to South, Japan: U.S. report

North Korea remains committed to expanding its nuclear, ballistic missile and other strategic weapons programs, posing "significant" threats to South Korea, the United States and Japan, a U.S. threat assessment report showed Wednesday.

2026-03-19

Korean man caught after threatening to blow up U.S. airport

A Korean man who had threatened in an online post to blow up a U.S. airport in March last year has been referred to prosecutors without detention, police said on Tuesday.

2026-03-17

Kansas City airport reopens hours after an evacuation as a potential threat was investigated

The Kansas City International Airport terminal reopened Sunday afternoon, hours after it was evacuated while authorities looked into a potential threat, the Kansas City Aviation Department said.

2026-03-09

Police to file $51,000 damages suit against Incheon teenager accused of posting bomb threats

Incheon police will file a 75.44 million won ($51,000) damages lawsuit against a teenage student accused of repeatedly posting bomb threats claiming explosives had been planted at the high school he attends.

2026-02-09

Passengers subdue knife-wielding man on subway platform in Gangseo District

A man was subdued by passengers after threatening a safety officer with a knife on a subway platform at Gimpo International Airport Station in Gangseo District, western Seoul, on Wednesday night.

2026-02-06

Student handed 4 million won fine after calling for someone to stab President Lee before election

A university student who posted an online anonymous message calling for someone to stab then–Democratic Party presidential candidate Lee Jae Myung ahead of the election last year has been sentenced to a fine.

2026-01-29

Police detain teenager for bomb threats against KT, train stations and broadcasters

Police have detained a teenager accused of posting multiple hoax bomb threats on anonymous online message boards, targeting major transport hubs, telecom facilities and broadcasters and prompting repeated emergency responses across the country.

2026-01-14

No explosives found at Osong Station after police respond to threat

No hazardous materials were found at Osong Station following a special police unit investigation after a bomb threat was uploaded on an online community on Tuesday.

2026-01-06