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    Q&A Korea's 'fake news' law is in force — what you need to know

    Korea’s revised Information and Communications Network Act, also dubbed the “fake news” law, came into force on Tuesday, reshaping how unlawful information is handled online. Under the new rules, “false or manipulated” information is defined as content whose whole or partial substance is untrue, or altered in a way that misleads audiences into believing it is factual. The revision also introduced a new category of illegal hate or discriminatory expression which covers posts that incite violence, discrimination or hatred against individuals or groups based on traits such as race, nationality or gender. Amid concerns over vague legal definitions and potential conflicts with constitutional free-speech protections, the state-run Korea Media and Communications Commission (KMCC) provided answers to frequently asked questions to address key issues. Q. What should I do if I suffer harm from false or manipulated information? A. Anyone who encounters information suspected of being false or manipulated can file a report with a large online service provider, including the location of the c

    3 MIN READBy Jung Min-ho
    [Q&A] Korea's 'fake news' law is in force — what you need to know
  • Law & Crime

    Special counsel seeks arrest warrant for ex-presidential security aide over alleged role in martial law

    1 MIN READBy Yonhap
    Special counsel seeks arrest warrant for ex-presidential security aide over alleged role in martial law
  • South Korea

    Korea's Earth observation satellite successfully put into orbit

    1 MIN READBy Yonhap
    Korea's Earth observation satellite successfully put into orbit
  • Law & Crime

    N. Korea-born ex-lawmaker's son faces 5-year prison demand over crypto fraud

    2 MIN READBy Baek Byung-yeul
    N. Korea-born ex-lawmaker's son faces 5-year prison demand over crypto fraud
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    Gyeonggi Province launches generative AI portal to help immigrants

    2 MIN READBy Lee Kyung-min
    Gyeonggi Province launches generative AI portal to help immigrants
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Society

Parliamentary probe into Jeju Air crash begins

The National Assembly on Monday launched a special parliamentary committee to investigate the exact cause of last year's fatal Jeju Air plane crash that claimed 179 lives. On Dec. 29 last year, the Jeju Air jet from Bangkok erupted into flames after crashing into a concrete mound as it overshot the runway when it made an emergency belly landing at Muan International Airport, South Jeolla Province, following a bird strike. The 18-member committee, which will run for at least 40 days, plans to look closely into factors that may have been blamed for the crash, including the bird strike, the mound the jet crashed into and possible aircraft defects. It will also investigate whether any cover-up attempts were made in the government's investigation into the crash. The committee's launch comes after the government shelved a plan to announce the interim results of its investigation earlier this month. Family members of the tragedy's victims have voiced opposition against the government investigation, raising questions about its transparency and credibility and calling for an independent probe.

Dec 22, 2025By Yonhap
Parliamentary probe into Jeju Air crash begins
Society

Gov't expands nat'l oil reserves to 100 mil. barrels to better manage petroleum supply

The government has expanded the country's oil reserves to 100 million barrels as part of efforts to boost its response capabilities to possible global oil supply disruptions, the industry ministry said Monday. With the arrival of the last oil tanker carrying strategic petroleum reserves this year, the government's total oil stockpile has reached 100 million barrels, according to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources. The private sector separately holds a combined 95 million barrels of petroleum reserves. Korea now possesses oil stockpiles sufficient for at least 210 days, the fourth-largest amount among member states of the International Energy Agency. The ministry said the reserves are sufficient to effectively respond to any global oil supply disruptions, vowing continued efforts to bolster the country's energy security.

Dec 22, 2025By Yonhap
Gov't expands nat'l oil reserves to 100 mil. barrels to better manage petroleum supply
Law & Crime

Ruling party accepts proposed special counsel probe into Unification Church over bribery allegations

The ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) on Monday accepted a proposal by the main opposition People Power Party (PPP) to launch a special counsel probe into the Unification Church over bribery allegations involving multiple politicians. The decision came after the PPP and the minor New Reform Party agreed to push for a special investigation, as politicians from both the ruling and opposition parties have come under suspicion of receiving funds from the Unification Church ahead of the 2022 presidential election. DPK leader Jung Chung-rae said the party is willing to accept the opposition's proposal to fully uncover the truth behind the allegations. DPK floor leader Kim Byung-ki echoed the stance, calling for a special counsel to investigate all politicians involved, regardless of whether they are from ruling or opposition parties. "Let's clearly reveal how the Unification Church interfered in politics in the last presidential election," Kim said during a meeting of senior party members. Kim said the probe should thoroughly examine allegations of collusion between the church and politics

Dec 22, 2025By Yonhap
Ruling party accepts proposed special counsel probe into Unification Church over bribery allegations
Politics

Lee's approval rating edges down to 53.4%: poll

President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating slightly fell to 53.4 percent last week, a survey showed Monday, amid mixed public responses over the livestreaming of his policy briefings from government ministries. The survey by Realmeter showed the positive assessment of Lee's overall performance dropped 0.9 percentage point from the previous week to 53.4 percent, while the negative evaluation rose 0.7 percentage point to 42.2 percent. Realmeter said respondents viewed the live broadcasts of Lee's policy briefings favorably but noted his public rebuke of Lee Hak-jae, head of the Incheon International Airport appointed under previous President Yoon Suk Yeol's administration, along with public concerns over Coupang's personal data breach and the weak Korean won, weighed on the rating. The survey, commissioned by a local news outlet, was conducted on 2,521 adults from Monday to Friday last week and had a margin of error of plus or minus 2 percentage points, with a confidence level of 95 percent. In a separate survey conducted by the same pollster on 1,007 individuals aged 18 and over Thursday a

Dec 22, 2025By Yonhap
Lee's approval rating edges down to 53.4%: poll
Politics

Ruling party-led special insurrection tribunal bill triggers filibuster from opposition

The ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) on Monday introduced a contentious bill designed to establish a special tribunal for insurrection cases linked to former President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed martial law bid, prompting the main opposition People Power Party (PPP) to launch a filibuster in protest. The bill's submission came as the DPK has pushed for the tribunal, citing perceived delays and unfairness in the trials of those implicated in the martial law case, despite criticism it could be unconstitutional and undermine the judiciary's independence. In response, PPP lawmakers began a filibuster against the bill, accusing the ruling party of seeking to create court benches made up of judges it favors and attempting to take control over the judiciary. The bill calls for establishing at least two special benches each at the Seoul Central District Court and the Seoul High Court to handle cases of insurrection, treason and rebellion. A body installed under Supreme Court guidelines will choose the panels' judges following standards established by judges at the two courts instead of a recom

Dec 22, 2025By Yonhap
Ruling party-led special insurrection tribunal bill triggers filibuster from opposition
Defense

ROKS Dae Jo-yeong named Navy's 'top gunnery' ship for 2025

The Navy's destroyer ROKS Dae Jo-yeong has been named the service's top gunnery combat ship for 2025, an annual honor recognizing units that demonstrate the highest level of combat readiness and firepower proficiency. The 4,400-ton destroyer earned the title after receiving the highest score in a fleet-wide evaluation conducted from August to September. It marked the ship’s first time receiving the award in 15 years following its previous win in 2010. Assessment categories included surface and air gunnery drills, teamwork between gunnery crews and system operators and tactical training involving anti-ship guided missiles. The evaluation placed particular emphasis on coordination across the entire ship, the Navy said, noting that naval gunnery requires close teamwork among all crew members under constantly changing sailing environment and weather conditions. According to the Navy, the ROKS Dae Jo-yeong achieved top performance through carefully planned training, including test firing, live-fire exercises, missile tactics training and torpedo countermeasure drills. In preparation for the

Dec 22, 2025By Lee Hyo-jin
ROKS Dae Jo-yeong named Navy's 'top gunnery' ship for 2025
Global Community

Casa Amigo to host 2nd foreign pansori showcase

A diverse group of foreign pansori singers will perform their second showcase of Korea's traditional narrative music genre at Casa Amigo in central Seoul's Gyeongnidan neighborhood on Saturday. Last time these international practitioners of traditional Korean music gathered there, the room filled with both Koreans and other foreign residents curious to see them perform and learn more about pansori. "The reaction from people who came to the last event was very positive, with many asking us to organize another one," Erin Hughes, the main event organizer, told The Korea Times. "That's why we decided to do a second show." Due to the explosive interest in their free concert, the organizers decided this time to charge 15,000 won for entry, which also comes with one free drink. Registered on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, pansori is a genre of musical storytelling tracing its history back centuries. Generally performed by solo singers, called sorikkun, who perform all the roles in a set repertoire of orally transmitted plays, known as madang. Only

Dec 22, 2025By Jon Dunbar
Casa Amigo to host 2nd foreign pansori showcase
Politics

Minor opposition leader questioned for election meddling allegations linked to ex-first lady

Lee Jun-seok, leader of the minor New Reform Party, underwent nearly 10 hours of questioning Sunday by a special counsel team over allegations of election meddling linked to former first lady Kim Keon Hee. Lee appeared before a team led by special counsel Min Joong-ki at 10 a.m. and left around 7:40 p.m. The team was launched in July to investigate corruption and other allegations surrounding the former first lady. "I sincerely cooperated with the investigation," Lee told reporters as he left. "I also sincerely testified about former President Yoon Suk Yeol." It was the first time Lee had been questioned by the special counsel. Min's team is investigating allegations Lee colluded with former President Yoon Suk Yeol and his wife, Kim, to meddle in candidate nominations for the 2022 parliamentary by-elections. Lee was the leader of the then ruling People Power Party (PPP) at the time. Yoon and Kim are suspected of receiving free opinion polls from self-proclaimed power broker Myung Tae-kyun ahead of the 2022 presidential election in exchange for the nomination of former PPP Rep. Kim Young-s

Dec 21, 2025By Yonhap
Minor opposition leader questioned for election meddling allegations linked to ex-first lady
Society

New bird flu case reported at duck farm in South Jeolla Province

Korea on Sunday reported another highly pathogenic avian influenza infection at a duck farm in South Jeolla Province, marking the 16th such case at a poultry farm this season. The latest case was detected at a farm in Naju, 285 kilometers south of Seoul, which raises 23,000 ducks, according to the central disaster management headquarters. Authorities said they are implementing special quarantine measures at the affected farm, and strengthening monitoring of related facilities and vehicles to prevent further spread of the disease. They also plan to conduct intensive inspections at more than 200 duck farms in the region starting Monday.

Dec 21, 2025By Yonhap
New bird flu case reported at duck farm in South Jeolla Province
Law & Crime

26 Koreans nabbed in joint police raid in Cambodia, 1 victim rescued

Twenty-six Korean nationals were apprehended during a joint police crackdown at a scam center in a Cambodia-Vietnam border town last week, with one Korean freed from confinement, police said Sunday. A joint team of Korea and Cambodia on Thursday raided the site located in the province of Mondulkiri, eastern Cambodia, near the Vietnamese border, and took the 26 Koreans into custody for suspected involvement in scam operations, according to the National Police Agency (NPA). The operation also led to the rescue of a man in his 20s who had been confined and tortured at the site. The raid involved 40 Cambodian police officers and four Korean officers, the NPA said. The move comes as Korea has been ramping up efforts to combat crimes targeting Koreans in Cambodia, such as online scams, following the torture and death of a Korean college student lured to a scam center in the Southeast Asian country in August. The Seoul-Phnom Penh joint team has apprehended 92 scam suspects and rescued two Korean victims so far this month. "Through close cooperation between the two countries' police authorities, w

Dec 21, 2025By Yonhap
26 Koreans nabbed in joint police raid in Cambodia, 1 victim rescued
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