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Gov't warns Korean Tesla owners that illegally enabling FSD is a criminal offense

The government warned Tesla owners in Korea against illegally enabling the company’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) feature, as the move would constitute a criminal offense.

2026-03-31

Seoul to extend public transportation to 1 a.m. during Lunar New Year holiday

Seoul will extend late-night subway and bus services during the Lunar New Year holiday to ease congestion for travelers heading home and returning to the capital, the city government said on Monday.

2026-02-09

Seoul unveils public transit, health measures for Lunar New Year holiday

Subway and bus services in Seoul will be extended to run until 1 a.m. during the last two days of the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday, the Seoul city government said Thursday.

2026-02-05

Transport Ministry admits navigation structure involved in fatal Jeju Air crash did not meet safety standards

For the first time, the Transport Ministry acknowledged that a navigation structure involved in the fatal plane crash at Muan International Airport did not meet regulatory safety standards, reversing its stance more than a year after the accident.

2026-01-08

New aviation safety regulations take effect

Airlines that cause a fatal accident will be barred from launching new routes for one year, according to new aviation safety regulations that took effect on Tuesday.

2025-12-30

'Santa Bus' driver looks for other ways to spread holiday cheer after being forced to stop operations

For nine years, Ju Hyung-min marked the start of the holidays by turning his city bus into a “Santa Bus.” This December, after officials stopped him from operating the bus due to safety concerns, he looked for another way to spread holiday cheer.

2025-12-21

Shipping sector sales surpass 250 trillion won in 2024 on increased cargo, transport fees

Sales of Korea's transport industry rose to above 250 trillion won ($171.1 billion) last year, mainly due to an increase in cargo shipping rates, data showed Thursday.

2025-12-11

Despite Airbus emergency software update, Korean carriers unlikely to experience delays or cancellations

Over 40 Airbus A320-family aircraft operating in Korea are unlikely to experience flight delays or cancellations despite a global recall over a software issue, according to government officials on Saturday.

2025-11-29

Land ministry raises 2026 budget to 62.5 trillion won to boost safety, housing

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced on Tuesday that it has increased its 2026 budget by 7.4 percent from this year to 62.5 trillion won ($44.9 billion), with the increase focused on enhancing safety and stabilizing housing.

2025-09-02

10 Air Force personnel disciplined after entering Japan unauthorized

The Defense Ministry disciplined 10 Korean Air Force members after a C-130 entered Japan's airspace without permission, causing Japan to scramble jets.

2025-08-31