WASHINGTON/SEOUL, Jan. 11 (Korea Bizwire) — The Korean American grassroots organization, Korean American Public Action Committee (KAPAC), has publicly condemned Rep. Young Kim (R-CA) for her defense of what it described as “pro-coup forces” aligned with South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol. KAPAC criticized Kim for remarks made in a recent op-ed published by The Hill, [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 10 (Korea Bizwire) — The government said Friday it will provide an initial allowance of 3 million won (US$2,057) to the families of the Jeju Air plane crash victims. Acting Interior Minister Ko Ki-dong said during a meeting of the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters that the “emergency living expense allowance” will [...]
JEJU, South Korea, Jan. 10 (Korea Bizwire) — A Chinese tourist has been apprehended for illegally filming Jeju International Airport on the southern Jeju Island, classified as a top-level national security facility, with a drone, police said Friday. The Jeju Provincial Police Agency said it was investigating the Chinese national, whose identity was withheld, on [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 10 (Korea Bizwire) — A South Korean court has awarded partial compensation to repatriated fishermen who were unlawfully detained, tortured, and falsely accused of espionage after being abducted by North Korea decades ago. However, the damages granted fell significantly short of the amounts sought by the plaintiffs, prompting frustration and plans for an [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 9 (Korea Bizwire) — The number of corrective orders issued for pornographic and prostitution-related content on random chat applications reached an all-time high in 2024, according to newly released government data. Representative Han Min-soo of the Democratic Party, a member of the National Assembly’s Science, Technology, Information Broadcasting and Communications Committee, reported on January [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 9 (Korea Bizwire) — The Supreme Court on Thursday finalized a 17-year prison term for Jeong Myeong-seok, the leader of a controversial religious organization, the Jesus Morning Star (JMS), on charges of raping and sexually molesting his female followers. Jeong, 80, was indicted with physical detention on charges of raping or sexually assaulting [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 9 (Korea Bizwire) — A new survey reveals that one in three small business owners in Korea increased their borrowing in 2024, highlighting the ongoing financial challenges faced by the sector. According to a study released on January 8 by the Korea Federation of SMEs (KBIZ), 34.9% of small business owners who hold loans [...]
MUAN, South Korea, Jan. 8 (Korea Bizwire) — In the wake of the tragic “Jeju Air Disaster,” Muan International Airport in South Korea became a hub of nationwide mourning and volunteerism. Over 10,000 volunteers from across the country have provided comfort to the victims’ families, transforming the airport into a place of solidarity and healing. A [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 8 (Korea Bizwire) — A South Korean court has halted the Korea Football Association’s (KFA) presidential election, initially scheduled for January 8, citing significant procedural irregularities. The Seoul Central District Court ruled on January 7 in favor of candidate Heo Jeong-moo, who had filed an injunction to stop the election, claiming the process lacked [...]
DAEJEON, Jan. 8 (Korea Bizwire) — A recent study has revealed that forest therapy significantly benefits the mental health of pregnant women and enhances their attachment to their unborn children. The Korea Forest Welfare Institute (KFWI), under the Korea Forest Service, announced on January 17 the results of its Healthy Birth, Happy Family initiative, launched [...]