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Democratic Party leader Jeong Cheong-rae, right, and rival People Power Party leader Jang Dong-hyeok attend a lantern lighting ceremony on the lawn outside the National Assembly in Yeouido, western Seoul, on April 30. [NEWS1]

Korea's party chiefs to receive early police protection after alleged plot to assassinate DP leader

The leaders of Korea's two main political parties will likely receive police protection earlier than expected ahead of the June 3 elections after authorities received reports of an alleged assassination plot targeting DP chief Jeong Cheong-rae.

2026.5.17

Passersby watch as preparations for boy band BTS's comeback concert in Gwanghwamun Square, to be held on March 21, are underway at the venue in Jongno District, central Seoul, on March 19. [KIM YE-JUNG]

Terror rumors, threats prompt 'caution' prior to BTS performance

Security concerns are rising among citizens ahead of BTS’s comeback performance at Gwanghwamun Square on Saturday, as fallout from the Iran war fuels both terror rumors and threats against Iranian nationals in Korea.

2026.3.20

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A ″Welcome to Ferndale″ sign is seen in Ferndale, Michigan, on Nov. 3. [AP/YONHAP]

Two men accused of plotting terror attacks at LGBTQ+ bars in the Detroit area

Two 20-year-old men who had acquired high-powered weapons and practiced at gun ranges were scouting LGBTQ+ bars in suburban Detroit in September for a possible Halloween attack, authorities said Monday in filing terrorism-related charges.

2025.11.4

The State Department in Washington [YONHAP]

U.S. keeps North Korea on list of state sponsors of terrorism

The United States has kept North Korea on its list of state sponsors of terrorism, an annual State Department report showed Thursday, noting the reclusive regime repeatedly supported acts of international terrorism.

2024.12.13

The Supreme Court in Seocho District, southern Seoul [YONHAP]

Supreme Court overturns acquittal of terrorism suspect

The Supreme Court, on Friday, overturned a lower court's acquittal of a Syrian national charged with inciting terrorism by uploading videos created by the Islamic State.

2024.9.27

North Korean soldiers monitor the Joint Security Area on the inter-Korean border on April 16. [JOINT PRESS CORPS]

South Korea raises terror alert for five diplomatic missions over North Korean threat

South Korea raised the antiterrorism alert level two notches to the second-highest level, "alert," from the lowest level "attention," for five Korean diplomatic missions abroad on Thursday.

2024.5.2

Justice Minister Han Dong-hoon responds to questions from lawmakers during a meeting at the National Assembly in Seoul on Dec. 7. [NEWS1]

Applicants who pose 'national security threat' to be denied refugee status

An amendment to the Refugee Act will bar anyone considered a “threat to national security” from becoming a refugee in Korea starting next year, according to the Justice Ministry...

2023.12.14

A Korean AIr flight taking off at the Incheon International Airport in this file photo dated Nov. 18, 2020. [YONHAP]

Korean Air flight to Manila canceled after passenger finds bullets

A Korean Air flight headed to Manila from Incheon on Friday morning was canceled last minute after a passenger found bullets on board the plane and reported it to a crew member…

2023.3.10

The National Police Agency building in Seodaemun District, western Seoul [NEWS1]

Foreign nationals arrested for funding terrorist group with crypto

Two foreigners residing in Korea have been arrested for allegedly providing financial support to a terrorist organization through cryptocurrencies.

2023.2.17

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs [YONHAP]

Korea's travel bans on seven countries to continue for another six months

Korea's travel bans on seven countries including Ukraine will be extended for another six months until the end of January next year, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced Monday. The seven countries with travel bans imposed on them are...

2022.7.19