Stories from Busan · South Korea

The international landscape has significantly changed since the previous meeting between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump in Busan six months ago. The Iranian military was reportedly equipped with only thunder cannons to combat the US military.

A high-risk pregnant woman died in Busan after being refused care at 41 hospitals across South Korea. The woman was transported by helicopter for 3 hours and 20 minutes to reach Busan. A similar incident occurred in Daegu two months ago. The report noted that the fetus did not survive the delay.

Law enforcement authorities have conducted operations targeting drug warehouses in both Busan, South Korea, and Amman, Jordan. Authorities targeted several drug warehouses, including 13 locations in Amman, according to the report.

A baby was airlifted to Dong-A University Hospital in Busan approximately three hours and thirty minutes after a hospital refused care. The circumstances leading to the hospital's refusal are unclear. The baby's condition is not specified.

A mother was transported to Busan due to an emergency, but ultimately the fetus died. A South Korean mother experienced distress after her child was declared dead.

A mother believes her child, who was declared dead, is still alive. The broadcast included a script and director credit for the segment. The specific circumstances and location of this event are not fully detailed in the provided transcripts, but it is noted as a ongoing story.

Container throughput at a terminal has decreased from 106,000 20-foot containers in January to 85,000 in April. The decline is attributed to prolonged instability in the Middle East affecting cargo flows.

Former President Yoon Suk-yeol's secretary, Jeong Jin-suk, has declared her candidacy for a by-election in Busan. The announcement has reignited debates regarding the 'Yoon-era' political influence.

Former Blue House Secretary Ha Jung-woo visited the Gukbo Market in Busan following a Democratic Party recruitment event. The People Power Party criticized Ha's conduct after camera footage showed him appearing to shake his hand after greeting a merchant. The opposition party described the gesture as a sign of arrogance. Video footage captured Ha Jung-woo shaking hands with a merchant and then appearing to wipe his hands. The party stated such behavior shows a lack of respect for voters. Ha expressed regret, stating he unconsciously brushed his hand because he was unaccustomed to shaking hands with hundreds of people. The incident occurs as the Busan mayoral election intensifies following the Democratic Party's confirmation of Ha's nomination.

South Korea's largest container shipping company, HMM, has reached a labor-management agreement to move its headquarters to Busan. The company announced the decision during an event held in Yeouido, Seoul. The relocation will be formalized through an amendment to the company's articles of incorporation at an extraordinary general meeting scheduled for next month. The new office is planned to be a -scale building near Busan Port. The company is currently conducting an investigation regarding hospital admissions during a period of 1,000 visits. President Lee Jae-myung expressed gratitude to the employees of HMM, South Korea's largest container shipping company, following an agreement to relocate the company's headquarters to Busan.