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At-large fraudster nabbed during routine Halloween police patrol

Gangnam police were on a routine patrol ahead of Halloween when they found a suspicious Mercedes-Benz car near the subway station. The driver had been wanted for more than two years.

2025-11-06

Trick, no treat: Small business owners left distressed after Halloween due to 'wear and return' tactics

Some consumers are making the most of their Halloween costumes by wearing them once and returning them for a full refund. Small business owners are left distressed, grappling with damaged goods and the growing trend of “wear and return” tactics.

2025-11-04

Three years later, tragedy still hangs over Itaewon as police strengthen safety procedures for Halloween

Music pulsed from bars and partygoers packed the narrow alleys of Seoul’s Itaewon neighborhood on Saturday night, but police lines, safety signs and barricades underscored a lingering unease three years after the crowd crush that killed 159 people.

2025-10-27

Seoul government to implement special safety plan for Halloween crowds in nightlife areas

The Seoul Metropolitan Government will roll out a special safety management plan this week for 14 areas expected to see large crowds on Halloween, Oct. 31, including popular nightlife districts like Hongdae, Itaewon and Seongsu.

2025-10-24

A curious look at the roots of Halloween (KOR)

The ritual of violation may be a mechanism to provide a unique learning opportunity to the future members of the society. It fosters an adventurous spirit that shakes the existing rules.

2024-11-08

A curious look at the roots of Halloween

The ritual of violation may be a mechanism to provide a unique learning opportunity to the future members of the society. It fosters an adventurous spirit that shakes the existing rules.

2024-11-07

[WEEKEND GETAWAY] Scares, screams and stranger things: Four Halloween attractions worth the hype

Spooky season is upon us again, so check out these four attractions, from jump-scare zombies lunging toward you to more gentle pumpkin parties.

2024-10-26

Prosecutors recommend 7-year prison term for Yongsan chief over Itaewon crowd crush

Prosecutors recommended that the former head of the Yongsan District Office, Park Hee-young, get seven years in prison for her role in the Itaewon Halloween crowd crush.

2024-07-15

Machete-wielding man says he was just wearing Halloween costume

A 38-year-old man, who was carrying a machete near Seohyeon subway station in Bundang, Gyeonggi, on Sunday when he was arrested claimed he was just wearing a Halloween costume.

2023-10-30

Rally to mark Itaewon disaster draws 3,000 as bereaved families demand action

Some 3,000 people gathered in downtown Seoul on Sunday evening to mourn the death of 159 people who were killed in the tragic Halloween crowd crush on the night of Oct. 29 last year.

2023-10-29