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In first, police charge e-scooter company, exec with aiding unlicensed driving after incident

Police have charged an electric scooter rental company and one of its executives with aiding unlicensed driving after a crash that left a woman critically injured. It is the first time such charges have been applied to a scooter rental firm.

2025.12.14

Workers unload towed electric scooters at the designated storage area for personal mobility devices inside a vehicle impound lot in Cheonan, South Chungcheong, on Nov. 11. [SHIN JIN-HO]

Sick of e-scooters abandoned on sidewalks and bike lanes, Cheonan declares war on illegal parking

Cheonan has declared a crackdown on illegally or carelessly parked e-scooters, which have become a growing nuisance not only in downtown areas but also around apartment complexes, parks and subway stations.

2025.11.17

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A commuter rides an e-scooter on the streets of Gwanghwamun, central Seoul, on Dec. 9, 2020. The picture is unrelated to the story. [NEWS1]

Parents of boy at center of man's death in e-scooter crash fault rental company

The parents of a teenage boy have been ordered to pay 100 million won ($69,000) over the death of an older man who died after their son hit him with an e-scooter. They argue, however, that the scooter rental company is also liable.

2025.11.4

A sign banning electric scooters is installed in the private education district of Banpo, Seocho District, southern Seoul. [YONHAP]

Survey shows strong backing for e-scooter-free zones in Seoul

Nearly all residents living near Seoul’s pilot “e-scooter-free” zones voiced support for expanding the program citywide, according to a recent survey by the city government.

2025.11.3

Officials and volunteers from the Yeonsu District Office and Yeonsu Police Station conduct an “e-scooter safety campaign” for students in front of Incheon Sinjeong Middle School and Incheon Yeonsong High School in Incheon on Oct. 29. [YONHAP]

Yeonsu announces plans for 'e-scooter-free zones' after accident leaves woman in critical condition

The local government of Incheon’s Yeonsu District announced plans on Wednesday to create “e-scooter-free zones” after a woman in her 30s was left in critical condition when two middle schoolers riding an electric scooter collided with her.

2025.10.29

Military truck strikes, kills high school student on scooter

An 18-year-old girl riding an electric scooter died after a collision with a military truck in Chuncheon, Gangwon, on Tuesday morning.

2025.10.21

Fire authorities and police conduct a joint inspection on Aug. 18 of the scene of a fire the broke out in an apartment in Mapo District, western Seoul on Aug. 17. [NEWS1]

EV fires stoke worries of rising 'battery phobia', automakers join forces for safety

The National Fire Agency reported 49 battery-related fires in May, 51 in June and 67 in July.

2025.9.1

BTS member Suga enters the Yongsan Police Station in central Seoul to be questioned by police on his DUI allegation on Aug. 23. [NEWS1]

BTS member Suga fined 15 million won for e-scooter DUI incident

BTS member Suga was fined 15 million won ($11,500) for his e-scooter DUI incident, according to legal sources Monday.

2024.9.30

FC Seoul midfielder Jesse Lingard in action during a K League 1 match against Gwangju FC at Gwangju Football Stadium in Gwangju on March 2. [YONHAP]

Jesse Lingard gets slap-on-the-wrist fine for riding e-scooter without license, helmet

FC Seoul midfielder Jesse Lingard has been fined 190,000 won ($140) for riding an e-scooter without a driver’s license and protective helmet, according to a report from the JoongAng Ilbo, an affiliate of the Korea JoongAng Daily, on Thursday.

2024.9.19

FC Seoul midfielder Jesse Lingard, left, in action during a K League 1 match against Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors at Jeonju World Cup Stadium in Jeonju, North Jeolla on June 29. [NEWS1]

FC Seoul's Jesse Lingard admits to riding e-scooter without license or helmet

FC Seoul midfielder Jesse Lingard admitted Tuesday night that he'd ridden an e-scooter without a driver’s license or helmet, saying he was not aware that they were required by Korean law.

2024.9.18