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City of Busan plays Grinch as annual Santa Bus shut down for safety concerns

Busan has halted operation of its long-running “Santa Bus,” ending a nearly 20-year Christmas tradition, after safety complaints raised concerns about fire risks from onboard decorations.

2025-12-14

Health authorities begin process to suspend clinic run by psychiatrist, TV personality Yang Jae-woong

Health authorities initiated proceedings to suspend operations at a clinic run by psychiatrist and TV personality Yang Jae-woong after a patient who had been restrained died and investigators uncovered unlicensed medical practices by staff.

2025-12-08

China suspends Japanese film releases as diplomatic crisis deepens

Film distributors have suspended the screening of at least two Japanese films in China amid a deepening dispute between Tokyo and Beijing, in what state broadcaster CCTV said was a "prudent decision."

2025-11-18

Gwangjang Market vendor suspended after allegedly scamming YouTuber

A street vendor at Gwangjang Market in central Seoul received a 10-day business suspension following public backlash over alleged price gouging, the Gwangjang Market merchants association said on Tuesday.

2025-11-11

Hangang Bus service suspended for further testing following mechanical failures

Just 10 days into operation, Seoul will suspend passenger service on its new Hangang buses for one month starting Monday to carry out test runs aimed at stabilizing operations and addressing technical issues.

2025-09-28

3 more general officers suspended over martial law allegations

Three general officers at the Defense Counterintelligence Command were suspended on Thursday over their alleged involvement in former President Yoon Suk Yeol's botched martial law bid.

2025-09-18

Food Ministry announces recall on tomato juice product for high lead levels

The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety on Wednesday ordered a recall and sales suspension of a tomato juice product after detecting lead levels exceeding the legal limit. The juice product is sold under the name Sunshine Tomato Juice (translated).

2025-07-31

Record-breaking rains cause fatalities as road, train closures toss country into chaos

Korea was battered by record-breaking rains on Thursday that flooded cities, collapsed roads, shut down schools and brought train networks to a halt, leaving at least two people dead and inducing the highest-level emergency response.

2025-07-17

Thousands of Koreans were banned from Instagram this week. I was one of them.

Thousands of Korean Instagram accounts were deactivated, allegedly due to AI errors, leaving users unable to access their profiles without submitting their IDs..

2025-06-11

Lee Hae-in and You Young cleared to compete as suspensions are lifted

The Korea Skating Union (KSU) on Tuesday voided the suspensions it had issued to figure skaters Lee Hae-in and You Young, clearing the way for both athletes to return to action.

2025-05-13