Law & Crime
Man arrested for beating ex-girlfriend to death in Geoje
A man has been arrested for beating his ex-girlfriend to death in Geoje, South Gyeongsang Province, in a dramatic turn of events following a second autopsy.
May 21, 2024
Jung Min-ho
Korea Times Politics & City Reporter
Jung Min-ho has worked as a staff writer at The Korea Times since 2012, mostly covering social and political issues. He currently belongs to the Politics & City Desk where he covers topics such as health, labor and human rights. Prior to joining the team, he was responsible for covering North Korea and sports. His article about a biosecurity breach of Middle East respiratory syndrome won him an award from the Korea Science Journalists Association in 2016. He is also the co-author of the book, "Medical Pioneers of Korea" (2019). He served as the head of the international relations committee at the Journalists Association of Korea from 2021 to 2023.
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Environment & Animals
Jeju tourism body scraps plan to release 1,000 butterflies from mainland
Jeju Island's tourism organization said on Monday that it decided to cancel a plan to release 1,000 butterflies from the mainland due to concerns about the potential impact on crops and the island’s ecosystem.
May 20, 2024
Law & Crime
Man detained for unprovoked attack on foreign nationals in Incheon
A man has been detained for allegedly assaulting a foreign man and woman with a weapon for no clear reason at Hambak Village, a neighborhood popular among foreigners in Incheon.
May 20, 2024
Environment & Animals
Seoul bans popular pesticide to protect honeybees
Seoul Metropolitan Government announced on Monday a ban on the use of neonicotinoids, a widely-used insecticide, as part of efforts to preserve honeybees amid alarming signs of their population decline.
May 20, 2024
Tech & Science
Gov't to set up guidelines for responsible AI use in hiring
The government will set up guidelines for recruitment by early next month to ensure the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the hiring process.
May 17, 2024
Law & Crime
Return of serial rapist prompts Suwon authorities to boost safety measures
Authorities in Suwon are increasing safety measures for the public upon the return of Park Byung-hwa, a serial rapist who had spent 15 years in prison for raping 10 women.
May 17, 2024
Law & Crime
Man fined for inciting dog to kill cat
A man was fined, Friday, for encouraging his Belgian Malinois, a retired military dog, to kill a stranger’s pet cat in Chuncheon last year.
May 17, 2024
Society
Over 3 million workers paid less than minimum wage
More than 3 million workers in Korea are being paid less than the minimum hourly wage of 9,620 won ($7.15), a report revealed on Thursday.
May 16, 2024
Law & Crime
Police bust international drug ring; 9 arrested
More than 30 people face indictment for allegedly trafficking or consuming illicit drugs from Vietnam, police said on Thursday.
May 16, 2024