Supplementary budget set at $478M for wildfire recovery, presidential inauguration

The first supplementary budget of the year has been set at 678.6 billion won to cover wildfire recovery, landslide prevention and presidential inauguration preparations.

2025-04-18

Malfunctioning steering system, poor stability caused Sewol ferry disaster, new gov't probe finds

The Sewol ferry disaster in 2014 was caused by internal structural failures, including a malfunctioning steering system and poor stability, according to recently revealed findings from government investigations.

2025-04-14

Jeju Air crash support bill passes out of parliamentary committee

A special bill on support for the survivors and bereaved families of victims of the Jeju Air crash at Muan airport in December has passed out of a key parliamentary committee.

2025-04-07

Worst wildfires in Korean history claim 27 lives as firefighting struggle to contain blaze

A 69-year-old fire watcher was found dead in a burned patrol vehicle in Yeongdeok County in North Gyeongsang on Thursday, two days after he battled wildfires that had spread from adjacent Uiseong County.

2025-03-27

Korea's major banks donate 4 billion won to wildfire relief

Korean financial groups pledged $68,000 each for wildfire relief and recovery efforts.

2025-03-23

Funerals mostly conclude, but mourning continues for families of Jeju Air disaster

Nearly all the victims of the Jeju Air disaster have been laid to rest as of Wednesday, 10 days after the worst aviation disaster on Korean soil.

2025-01-08

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

2.9-magnitude earthquake strikes Geochang County

A 2.9-magnitude earthquake struck Geochang County, South Gyeongsang, on Friday afternoon.

2025-01-03

Jeju Air victims' funerals see delays amid complicated identifications, ongoing probe

Funeral procedures for the victims of the Jeju Air crash were underway Tuesday amid delays caused by ongoing on-site investigations and difficulties confirming victims' identities due to the severe damage to the bodies.

2024-12-31

Court approves arrest warrant for Yoon, first in Korean history

The Seoul Western District Court approved a warrant to detain President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday over his imposition of martial law in early December, making him the first incumbent president to face arrest.