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No explosives found at Osong Station after police respond to threat

No hazardous materials were found at Osong Station following a special police unit investigation after a bomb threat was uploaded on an online community on Tuesday.

2026-01-06

Bomb threat targets Osong Station in Cheongju, police investigating

A bomb threat targeting Osong Station in Cheongju was uploaded to an online community on Tuesday, with police dispatching a special forces unit to the scene.

2026-01-06

Disney's 'Zootopia 2' draws 3 million in Korea to theaters in just 11 days

Disney’s animated film “Zootopia 2” — the sequel to “Zootopia” (2016) — drew over 3 million moviegoers in Korea in just 11 days.

2025-12-06

Where Korea’s cults stand before Netflix's follow up to 'In the Name of God: A Holy Betrayal'

When Netflix’s docuseries “In the Name of God: A Holy Betrayal” was released in 2023, Korea reeled from the harrowing exposés of brutal acts committed by cult leaders in the name of God, ranging from sexual assaults and physical violence to murder.

2025-08-14

A Netflix docuseries could change Korea — if the government lets it air

Producer Jo Seong-hyeon and his family received death threats during both production processes. But he never once thought about abandoning the projects.

2025-08-13

Police investigate online threat to kill former President Yoon

Police launched an investigation on Friday into an online threat to kill former President Yoon Suk Yeol.

2025-06-13

Inside Riley's emotion headquarters

Officials explore an “Inside Out” (2015) installation during a press preview of the exhibition “Mundo Pixar: Pixar, Into the World of Imagination,” held at Seongsu Cultural and Arts Center in Seongdong District, Seoul, on May 7. [YONHAP]

2025-05-07

Prosecutors indict 63 for courthouse riot as police probe authors of incendiary online comments

Prosecutors on Monday filed indictments against 63 individuals accused of involvement in a riot at the Seoul Western District Court last month.

2025-02-10

[WHY] Korean online communities marked by diversity, intensity and a tad of toxicity

Online communities are a major part of daily life in Korea. But why do online communities proliferate, what kinds of communities exist, how do they affect society, and how will they evolve in the future?

2024-09-28

Critically acclaimed film 'Inside Men' to get series adaptation starring Song Kang-ho

The acclaimed film "Inside Men" (2015) will be adapted into a series featuring veteran actor Song Kang-ho.

2024-09-12