Stories from South Korea

South Korea's Ministry of Interior and Safety initiated a special inspection into the Korea Liberal Federation on May 19, 2026.

Cheongju police have transferred childcare workers and a director to prosecutors on charges of child abuse.

The incident occurred on the afternoon of May 19, 2026, approximately 19.4 kilometers into the Sangju-bound lane.

A dispute has arisen at Samsung Electronics concerning performance bonuses, with the labor union arguing that basing bonuses solely on operating profit reduces shareholder returns. The strike was estimated to cost the company upwards of 30 trillion won ($20 billion) in losses.

The Gwangju Student Independence Movement Memorial Hall is seeking to acquire historical artifacts related to the movement through public purchase.

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.

Yanggu County in Gangwon Province is intensifying landslide prevention and response measures in preparation for summer natural disasters like typhoons and heavy rainfall.

Shinsegae Group Chairman Chung Yong-jin issued a public apology on May 19 for the '5.18 Tank Day' marketing controversy involving Starbucks Korea.

The number of self-employed individuals in Jeonju, South Korea, has decreased simultaneously in both the Wansan and Deokjin districts for the first time in eight years.

The South Korean Doosan group is reportedly close to acquiring SK Siltron for approximately $3.3 billion. This acquisition would significantly impact the semiconductor materials industry.