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Seongnam restaurant named after Xi Jinping to rebrand after alleged vandalism attack

The owner cited safety fears for the name change, as experts say the case highlights cultural differences over political symbolism in Korea and China.

2026.9.28

Four Chinese nationals vandalized Chinese restaurant ‘Xi Jinping’ in Bundang, police say

Police have identified the subjects, but they fled to China before they could be apprehended.

2026.9.27

Busan police track vandals after pair graffiti subway cars

The authorities are aiming to extradite Australian and Belgian suspects who allegedly broke into a train depot and caused property damage before fleeing Korea.

2026.6.28

A rock on Mount Gwanak was recently vandalized with spray paint, as shown in this image. The text reads: “There’s no luck for you at Mount Gwanak. Nyah.” [SCREEN CAPTURE]

Mount Gwanak vandalized with message referencing its 'good luck' reputation

Mount Gwanak in southern Seoul, which has recently gained popularity among young hikers as a good-luck spot, was recently vandalized with spray paint, authorities said on Wednesday. A police investigation is now underway.

2026.4.1

A suspect believed to be the ringleader of a group that carried out so-called “revenge-for-hire” attacks using stolen Baemin customer data walks after attending a pretrial detention hearing at the Seoul Southern District Court in Yangcheon District, western Seoul, on March 28. [News1]

'Revenge-for-hire' gang leader detained, group allegedly stole data from Baemin to find targets

The ringleader of a group that carried out so-called revenge-for-hire attacks — including smearing excrement on victims’ front doors in exchange for money — has been detained.

2026.3.29

Bus route maps are shown vandalized with black markers at a bus stop in Deokjin District in Jeonju, North Jeolla. [SCREEN CAPTURE]

Two high school students to be questioned over allegedly defacing bus route map in Jeonju

Two high school students are set to be questioned by police after allegedly defacing a bus route map with a black marker at a bus stop in Jeonju, North Jeolla. The teenagers are being investigated for property damage.

2025.11.26

A man surnamed Kang who ordered the vandalizing of Gyeongbok Palace attends his court hearing at Seoul Central District Court in Seocho District, southern Seoul on May 25, 2024. [YONHAP]

Man who told student to vandalize Gyeongbok Palace sentenced for money laundering

A man who ordered a high school student to vandalize the walls of Gyeongbok Palace received an additional year in prison for laundering criminal proceeds, according to reports on Wednesday.

2025.4.16

An image of the vandalized walls of Gyeongbok Palace's Yeongchumun on Dec. 17, 2023. [KOREA HERITAGE SERVICE]

Police arrest man in 30s who offered to pay teenagers to graffiti Gyeongbok Palace

A man in his 30s who offered two teenagers 3 million won ($2,200) to spray-paint Gyeongbok Palace in central Seoul in December is now in police custody, five months after the vandalism took place.

2024.5.23

Lee Tae-jong, a researcher at the National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage, demonstrates how to remove spray paint from a stone slab by using a laser tool, in front of Yeongchu Gate at Gyeongbok Palace in Jung District, central Seoul, on Thursday. [NEWS1]

Gyeongbok Palace wall restorations may cost 100 million won

The restoration of the vandalized Gyeongbok Palace walls is estimated to cost $76,300; the Cultural Heritage Administration plans further restorations and increased security measures to prevent future acts of vandalism.

2024.1.4

The walls of Yeongchumun Gate, the west entrance of Gyeongbok Palace in central Seoul, is vandalized with spray paint on Dec. 16. Two teen suspects were caught on Tuesday. [YONHAP]

Scribbling on the royal palace walls [REWIND 2023]

The historic Gyeongbok Palace in central Seoul was vandalized with spray paint graffiti in mid-December, and not just once: The next night, yet another fresh batch of graffiti appeared on the walls.

2023.12.27

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vandalism

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Seongnam restaurant named after Xi Jinping to rebrand after alleged vandalism attack

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