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Key figures in Seongnam development scandal sentenced to 8-year prison terms

Two key figures in a development corruption scandal linked to President Lee Jae Myung were sentenced to eight-year prison terms each on Friday.

2025-10-31

Warehouse pharmacy debuts in Korea, drawing pushback

A newly opened warehouse-style pharmacy in Seongnam offers a wide selection of OTC drugs at lower prices, attracting attention from industry observers and concern from the local pharmaceutical community about potential competition.

2025-06-16

All the king's men: Lee Jae-myung's allies, old and new

The network of backers and allies surrounding Democratic Party presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung may offer insight into the composition of a Lee administration.

2025-05-18

A life pursuit: Lee Jae-myung's journey from factory worker to presidential front-runner

The Democratic Party's Lee Jae-myung has lived a tumultuous life — starting from humble beginnings as an underage factory worker to presidential candidate.

2025-05-16

Sogang University Sogang-Pangyo Digital Innovation Campus to open in early July with AI, semiconductor-related programs

Seongnam announced Tuesday that Sogang University's Sogang-Pangyo Digital Innovation Campus will open in early July, holding classes for AI and semiconductor-related programs.

2025-05-06

DP chief Lee makes first court appearance since last week's appellate acquittal

Democratic Party (DP) leader Lee Jae-myung appeared in court on Tuesday for a hearing on corruption allegations related to development projects in Gyeonggi's Daejang-dong, Baekhyeon-dong and Wirye, as well as the Seongnam FC sponsorship case.

2025-04-01

DP chief Lee fined 5 million won for third failure to attend development scandal trial

Liberal Democratic Party (DP) leader Lee Jae-myung was handed a fine of 5 million won ($3,400) on Friday for his third failure to attend a trial linked to a development scandal that took place while he served as mayor of Seongnam, Gyeonggi.

2025-03-28

Former special counsel prosecutor gets 7 years in bribery case linked to Daejang-dong scandal

A Seoul court sentenced former special counsel prosecutor Park Young-soo to seven years in prison on Thursday for receiving millions of won from land developers tied to the Daejang-dong real estate project in Seongnam, Gyeonggi.

2025-02-13

Fire breaks out in Seongnam commercial building

A fire broke out in a commercial building in Seongnam, Gyeonggi, prompting some 103 firefighters into action.

2025-01-03

Climate Card to expand on Suin-Bundang Line, reaching 504 stations in total

The Climate Card will be usable at 10 additional stations along the Suin-Bundang Line, which connects Seongnam in Gyeonggi to Seoul, starting in the latter half of next year.

2024-12-27