Man faces extradition from Britain over stabbing of woman at Seoul university Korean authorities put out an Interpol Red Notice and confirmed that the suspect had fled, with his arrest coming nine days after the incident. 2026.10.10
Disciplinary action against 354 police officers reduced, revoked in past five years As officers and senior commanders alike have been increasingly caught engaging in misconduct or mishandling cases, calls from both within the force and from the public to make disciplinary action stick have grown louder. 2026.8.30
Four Jeju police supervisors relieved of duty over alleged falsely closed missing persons cases Four Jeju police supervisors were relieved of duty as investigators review 298 cases closed by an officer accused of falsely reporting contact with missing persons. 2026.8.25
Add police chiefs to CIO's investigative jurisdiction (KOR) Expanding the jurisdiction of the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO) to include precinct chiefs would help check a police force gaining broader investigative authority. 2026.8.18
Add police chiefs to CIO's investigative jurisdiction Expanding the jurisdiction of the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO) to include precinct chiefs would help check a police force gaining broader investigative authority. 2026.8.16
Korea, U.S. issue joint advisory on 'Gunra' ransomware attacks Korean police and U.S. agencies issued a joint advisory urging companies and institutions to strengthen defenses against the fast-evolving Gunra ransomware threat. 2026.8.11
A country where a woman on drugs crawls the streets (KOR) A woman's meth-related arrest near Suwon Station underscores the rising rate of drug-related crimes in Korea and concerns over weakened enforcement. 2026.8.3
A country where a woman on drugs crawls the streets A woman's meth-related arrest near Suwon Station underscores the rising rate of drug-related crimes in Korea and concerns over weakened enforcement. 2026.8.2
Police take aim at loan sharks as illegal lenders threaten victims with nude photos, public shaming Korean authorities will deploy dedicated investigators, seek undercover powers and speed victim support as tactics grow more sophisticated. 2026.7.22
Warrant sought for main investigator in Gwangju murder case Police have sought to detain the lead investigator in the Gwangju high school murder case over allegations that key evidence was destroyed or left unpreserved. 2026.7.7
