No settlement reached between Oxy and humidifier victims who fall outside damage grading

The industry ministry said Thursday it has officially ended mediation between Oxy Reckitt Benckiser and the victims of the long-running toxic humidifier disinfectant scandal, as the two sides failed to reach a settlement in an appeal case.

2025-12-11

Korea to hold its own memorial to honor Sado mine victims next month: Ambassador

Korea plans to hold its own memorial ceremony late next month to honor Korean victims who were forced to work at an old Japanese mine complex during Japan's colonial rule of Korea, Seoul's top envoy to Tokyo said Saturday.

2025-10-19

Lured to Cambodia through illegal debt trap, Korean man leaps from third floor in daring escape

A man in his 20s who had borrowed money from an illegal lender charging 265 times the legal interest rate was lured to Cambodia with a false promise: his debt would be erased if he worked there. Instead, he was kidnapped by a criminal organization.

2025-10-14

Families of victims of Japanese forced labor win suit against Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’ assets

A Seoul court sided with families of victims of forced labor during Japan's 1910-45 colonial rule on Tuesday in a lawsuit seeking compensation from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’ assets in Korea.

2025-02-19

Victim recovery, on-site investigation of Jeju Air crash end

The authorities wrapped up search and recovery efforts for victims as well as on-site investigation procedures of the Jeju Air crash with consent from the bereaved families.

2025-01-26

Grieving families of Jeju Air victims continue to wait for loved one's remains

Only four bodies of the 179 people killed in the Jeju Air crash at Muan International Airport have been returned to their families as of Tuesday morning, leaving many mourning families desperately waiting to send off their loved ones.

2024-12-31

Family members cry out for loved ones at Jeju Air crash site

Family members of passengers gathered in the waiting room on the first floor of Muan International Airport after the crash were seen sobbing with bloodshot eyes, crying out for their loved ones since they were first informed of the news.

2024-12-29

Jeju Air crash victims include a dozen civil servants, including two sisters

Many of the passengers on board the Jeju Air plane that crashed at Muan International Airport on Sunday are believed to be residents of Gwangju and South Jeolla, while it has been confirmed that civil servants were also on board.

2024-12-29

An acute hangover from broken promises

If the president can do that, he can show his determination to take care of them no matter what happens between the two countries.

2024-12-04

Phishers outpacing law enforcement

victims are being rejected in their requests to freeze their violated accounts.

2024-08-18

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