Stories from Busan · South Korea
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South Korean Party Reports Election Law Violation
The Democratic Party reported that supporters of Han Dong-hoon attempted to illegally register residency in Busan's Buk-gu district. The party filed a complaint with the National Election Commission regarding the alleged violation of election law.
Bluesky Social
Man Destroys Sand Festival Art in Busan
A man in his 70s is under police investigation for damaging parts of a sand festival artwork at Haeundae Beach in Busan.
South Korean Ministry Conducts Joint Drill for EV Fires on Ferries
The Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries is conducting a joint public-private drill to prepare for fires originating from electric vehicles loaded onto ferries.
Insurance Agent Accused Of Falsifying Diagnoses
The agent allegedly instructed clients on how to fake arrhythmia diagnoses to receive payouts.
South Korean High School Student Booked for Vandalizing Election Banner
A high school student in Busan, South Korea, has been booked by police for damaging an election banner ahead of the 9th National Simultaneous Local Elections. The incident involved the student intentionally damaging the banner.
Mastodon
Han Dong-geun Announces Independent Candidacy In Busan
He stated that the political balance in South Korea has collapsed. Han held his press conference yesterday at Gupo Market Cooperative Park in Gupo-dong, Busan, criticizing the 'tyranny of the Lee Jae-myung administration' as a matter of law, fact, and common sense.
YTN Radio
Democratic Party Representative's 'Oppa' Remark Sparks Controversy
A controversy began in the Democratic Party regarding Representative Jeong Cheong-ryeol's 'oppa' remark. The comment was made to a first-grade elementary school child while supporting Busan Buk-gam candidate Ha Jung-woo.
YTN Radio
Busan PPP Lawmakers Skip Park Min-sik Campaign Opening
People Power Party lawmakers from the Busan area are reportedly not attending Park Min-sik's campaign office opening.
CBS Standard FM Seoul
Busan Church Confirms New Pastor Appointment
Busan Podo-won Church has confirmed the appointment of Pastor Jeon Nam-su as the successor to Pastor Kim Moon-un.
CBS Standard FM Seoul
HMM Vessel Disabled After Engine Explosion
The South Korean government has launched a meticulous investigation to determine the exact cause of the fire on the HMM vessel Namwoo. Iranian state media IRNA reported the investigation is underway following reports of a potential attack. The incident occurred at sea.
CNR Economic Voice