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러닝 붐 속 마라톤 사고 급증… 국회, 대책 고심

As Korea continues to see the number of marathons rise each year, lawmakers have proposed a bill to curb a range of safety issues, from traffic-related inconveniences to fatal accidents, stemming from a lack of regulation.

2026.6.22

As Korea's running boom continues, lawmakers work to curb accidents during marathons

2026.6.17

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A promotional message for BTS is displayed on the steps of the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts in Jongno District, central Seoul on March 17. [YONHAP]

Terror alert to be raised in parts of central Seoul ahead of BTS show in Gwanghwamun

The government will raise the terror alert level in parts of central Seoul ahead of a comeback performance by boy band BTS at Gwanghwamun Square on Saturday, which is expected to draw around 260,000 people.

2026.3.18

Government officials visit a road subsidence site in Mapo District, western Seoul, and oversee restoration efforts on April 14. [NEWS1]

Seoul to step up sinkhole surveillance at construction sites

The Seoul city government will double down on its surveillance of sinkholes at construction sites after a series of sinkholes occurred in the capital city this year.

2025.4.29

A 32-year-old passenger on a flight traveling from Jeju to Daegu opened an emergency exit 200 meters (700 feet) above ground in May mid-flight in the plane pictured above. [YONHAP]

Airlines to be required to tell passengers not to open doors midflight

Airline operators in Korea will be required to warn passengers against indiscriminately opening aircraft emergency exits, the government said Tuesday, following a recent mid-flight plane door opening incident.

2023.11.28

Tag: safety measures

safety measures

Latest News

러닝 붐 속 마라톤 사고 급증… 국회, 대책 고심

As Korea's running boom continues, lawmakers work to curb accidents during marathons

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Veteran actors Yoo Hae-jin, Ryu Seung-ryong win Baeksang Grand Prizes — as it happened

BTS comeback: Bright lights and drone shows light up the sky as 'Arirang' finally arrives — as it happened

179 dead after Jeju Air flight 7C2216 crashes at Muan International Airport — as it happened

Kim Soo-hyun addresses Kim Sae-ron relationship — as it happened

Rooney, Maicon, Park Joo-ho score as Shield United wins Icons Match in Seoul — as it happened

Terror alert to be raised in parts of central Seoul ahead of BTS show in Gwanghwamun

Seoul to step up sinkhole surveillance at construction sites

Airlines to be required to tell passengers not to open doors midflight