Law & Crime
Minors most vulnerable to deepfake sex crimes
Education and child protection authorities are on high alert, as data reveals that more than one-third of victims of deepfake sex crimes in Korea are minors.
Aug 28, 2024
Jung Da-hyun
Korea Times Politics & City Reporter
Jung Da-hyun is a reporter at The Korea Times, covering social issues in Korea, including foreign residents, education, environment and politics. Driven by a deep interest in people’s stories, she focuses on investigative and feature reporting through direct interviews and field coverage. She received the Amnesty International Korea Media Award for her “Deepfake Crisis at Schools” series. Reach her at dahyun08@koreatimes.co.kr. Always open to hearing your stories.
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Travel & Food
Urban hiking in Seoul gains popularity among foreign tourists
Hiking in the mountains of Seoul is becoming increasingly popular among foreign tourists, with the city’s hiking tourism centers drawing over 6,600 international visitors out of 14,000 visitors as of Aug. 20 this year.
Aug 28, 2024
Society
NLCS Jeju Class of 2024 secures top university placements globally
North London Collegiate School (NLCS) Jeju has announced the outstanding achievements of its Class of 2024, with students securing places at many of the world’s top universities following their achievements in the International Baccalaureate (IB) program.
Aug 27, 2024
Society
Why did the Bucheon hotel fire claim so many lives?
The rapid spread of toxic gas was largely responsible for the unexpectedly high number of casualties in a hotel fire in Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province, late Thursday, according to safety experts, Friday.
Aug 23, 2024
Law & Crime
Court orders SK chief, cohabitant to jointly pay $1.5 mil. compensation to his estranged wife
A Seoul court ordered SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won and his live-in partner to pay 2 billion won ($1.49 million) in compensation to Chey’s estranged wife Roh So-yeong for causing mental pain to her through the relationship, Thursday.
Aug 22, 2024
Society
Safety concerns grow as more electric scooters catch fire
Concerns are growing over the safety of electric scooters amid a recent surge in electric vehicle battery fires, particularly when scooters are left unattended on sidewalks and at apartment complexes, according to experts, Wednesday.
Aug 21, 2024
People & Events
Busan to hold series of international festivals from Sept. 30 to Oct. 8
Busan is set to make a significant stride in the global MICE — meetings, incentives, conventions, exhibitions and events — industry with its upcoming festival. Scheduled for early October, the festival will showcase 17 diverse international events, marking a bold effort to elevate the city’s status on the global stage.
Aug 21, 2024
Society
Will Seoul erect flagpole at Gwanghwamun Square despite controversy?
The Seoul Metropolitan Government will move forward with plans to establish a national symbolic space at Gwanghwamun Square, although the inclusion of a 100-meter-tall flagpole remains uncertain, officials said Tuesday.
Aug 20, 2024
People & Events
Seoul Fashion Week expands global reach of local brands
The 2025 S/S Seoul Fashion Week is set to begin on Sept. 3 and will run for five days, the Seoul Metropolitan Government said Monday. The event, which provides a preview of next year's spring and summer collections, will be held at Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) and other key fashion districts throughout the city.
Aug 20, 2024
Law & Crime
Korean tourist stabbed in Philippines amid rising violence against Korean nationals
A Korean tourist was stabbed and injured during a robbery by two assailants in Angeles City, a popular tourist destination in the Philippines, adding to the rising incidents of violent attacks against Korean visitors in the area.
Aug 19, 2024