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Police Could Ban Release of Firearms on Day of Yoon’s Impeachment Ruling

Police Could Ban Release of Firearms on Day of Yoon’s Impeachment Ruling

SEOUL, March 11 (Korea Bizwire) — Police are reviewing whether to ban the release of firearms on the day of President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment ruling over concerns about their use in a terrorist attack, officials said Tuesday. The National Police Agency is looking into instructing police stations nationwide to prohibit the discharge of guns [...]

Firearm Confiscations Soar 170 Times in 5 yrs Due to Illegal Nail Gun Imports

Firearm Confiscations Soar 170 Times in 5 yrs Due to Illegal Nail Gun Imports

SEOUL, Oct. 17 (Korea Bizwire) — The number of firearm confiscations by customs authorities skyrocketed more than 170 times this year from five years ago due to an illegal influx of powder-actuated nail guns, a customs report showed Monday. According to the Korea Customs Service report submitted to Rep. Bae June-young of the People Power [...]

Legislation Lacks Restrictions on 3D-printed Firearms: Study

Legislation Lacks Restrictions on 3D-printed Firearms: Study

SEOUL, July 12 (Korea Bizwire) — Following the assassination of of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, a study that argues 3D printers can be used to make illegal firearms is gaining attention. Professor Kim Eun-young from the Catholic Kwandong University and professor Yoon Min-woo from Gachon University published a joint article that said current [...]