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Woman injured in Gyeongsan apartment office arson dies

A woman critically injured in an explosion during an arson attack at an apartment management office in Gyeongsan has died, prompting police to upgrade the charge against the 71-year-old suspect.

2026.7.24

Police search a suspect's home in Dobong District, Seoul, on July 21, 2025, after he told investigators he had planted explosives at the residence. [SEOUL METROPOLITAN FIRE AND DISASTER HEADQUARTERS]

Life sentence upheld for man who murdered son with homemade gun at birthday party

A man who fatally shot his son with a homemade shotgun at his own birthday party in Songdo, Incheon, had his life sentence upheld on appeal Tuesday.

2026.5.19

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Mug shots of Kim So-yeong, a woman accused of giving drug-laced drinks to men at motels in Gangbuk District, northern Seoul, provided by the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency on March 9 [YONHAP]

Three more victims added to 'motel murder' suspect's indictment

Prosecutors added three more victims to "motel murder" suspect Kim So-yeong's indictment after police accused the woman of drugging three other men.

2026.4.30

A woman accused of fatally poisoning victims' drinks appears for a pretrial detention hearing at the Seoul Northern District Court in Dobong District, northern Seoul, on Feb. 12. [NEWS1]

Korean authorities face scrutiny over inconsistent disclosure of crime suspect identities

Korea’s inconsistent handling of whether to reveal the identities of violent crime suspects has raised questions about police and prosecutorial disclosure standards.

2026.3.24

The Seoul High Court in Seocho District, southern Seoul is seen on Feb. 5. [YONHAP]

Decades-old murder case stays cold after courts clear sole suspect in custody

A decades-old murder case in which a body was found inside a wastewater tank in Incheon remains shrouded in mystery after courts cleared the sole suspect in custody, citing insufficient evidence.

2026.3.22

Woman, boyfriend arrested over death of woman's daughter six years ago

A woman and her boyfriend have been caught six years after allegedly killing her daughter and abandoning the body, a crime that only came to light when authorities found out that the child did not attend school after reaching the legal school age.

2026.3.18

A suspect in the airline pilot murder case in Busan is seen in front of the Busan Jin Police Precinct in Busan on March 17. [NEWS1]

Police nab suspect behind airline pilot murder in Busan

Police have apprehended a man on suspicion of fatally stabbing an airline pilot in Busan, sources said Wednesday.

2026.3.18

Dumulmeori in Yangpyeong County, Gyeonggi [GYEONGGI TOURISM ORGANIZATION]

Man detained for killing roommate, disposing body in Gyeonggi

A man was taken into custody by police for allegedly killing his roommate and disposing of the body.

2026.1.27

A vehicle is seen crashed into another during a scene of a staged traffic accident by a group of people who deliberately arranged such accidents for insurance money [DAEJEON METROPOLITAN POLICE AGENCY]

Eight referred to prosecutors for insurance fraud involving staged car crashes

A gang of alleged insurance fraudsters was booked by police for deliberately staging traffic accidents using temporarily repaired high-end imported cars.

2026.1.22

This photo, carried by the North's state-controlled Korean Central News Agency on Jan. 10, shows what North Korea claims was a drone sent by South Korea on Sept. 27, 2025. The North's military said it struck the drone with electronic means, forcing it to fall in Jangphung County in the North's border city of Kaesong. [YONHAP]

Man claims responsibility for drone allegedly sent into North Korea in media interview

A man who reportedly worked as a contracted employee at the presidential office during the previous Yoon Suk Yeol administration came forward in a media interview and took responsibility for flying the drone allegedly sent into North Korea.

2026.1.17