Jeonse fraud victims top 41,500 as 623 more recognized in September Korea recognized 623 more jeonse (lump-sum deposit) fraud victims in September, bringing the total to 41,559. Nearly three in four recognized victims are under age 40. 2026.10.12
Should I just take the train? The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced that the fare cap for intercity and express buses would rise by 9 percent starting Oct. 1, with bus operators set to raise their fares accordingly. 2026.9.30
Why Seoul is up in arms over the future of Yongsan Park, a former U.S. military base The Korean central government's push to expand public housing on former U.S. base land designated as green space is facing resistance from the city of Seoul and its residents. 2026.9.18
Korean Air fined 10 million won after Tokyo arrivals mistakenly routed to Gimpo's domestic terminal Korean Air was fined $7,400 after a shuttle bus took 52 people arriving from Tokyo to Gimpo Airport's domestic terminal without immigration screening. 2026.9.8
Land minister nominee pledges Seoul talks on housing supply Hong Jee-sun pledged close consultations with Seoul to resolve differences over housing supply plans, including development near Yongsan Park. 2026.8.31
Land minister, Seoul mayor fail to bridge gap on government's Yongsan Park housing plans Land Minister Kim Yun-duk and Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon, however, made progress regarding the mayor's proposal to use the Tancheon Water Recycling Center as an alternative site. 2026.8.26
Transport minister goes looking for the bus driver he wants to honor Transport Minister Kim Yun-duk wants to honor an express bus driver who washed and helped change a passenger after an accident during a rainy trip. 2026.8.20
Land minister says housing at Yongsan Park will be limited to nonfunctional sites Land Minister Kim Yun-duk clarified that the government would only construct housing on land in Yongsan Park that no longer serves as green space, such as military apartments and the Defense Acquisition Program Administration site. 2026.8.19
Korea stalls at the threshold of autonomous driving (KOR) As Tesla expands self-driving software access, Korea faces growing pressure to clarify rules that leave many owners without features they already paid for. 2026.7.15
Korea stalls at the threshold of autonomous driving As Tesla expands self-driving software access, Korea faces growing pressure to clarify rules that leave many owners without features they already paid for. 2026.7.14
