Flights delayed, accidents nationwide as fine dust blankets Korea

A thick layer of fog and fine dust blanketed Korea on Friday, leading to a series of accidents across the country. Flight operations were also disrupted, with visibility falling below 1 kilometer (0.62 miles) in most regions.

2026-01-16

Police refute claim of numerous traffic law changes in 2026

The Korean National Police Agency has pushed back against a wave of online misinformation about proposed traffic rule changes for 2026, including a universal reduction in school zone limits to 20 kilometers per hour.

2025-12-16

Commuters hot under the collar as snow, ice gridlock roads across Seoul

Heavy snow that gridlocked roads in Seoul and Gyeonggi on Thursday night caused delays that persisted into Friday morning’s commute, triggering complaints that local authorities did not prepare despite early forecasts.

2025-12-05

Morning commuters disgruntled as overnight snowfall causes disruptions

Major disruptions lasted throughout the Friday morning commute after heavy snow accompanied by thunder and lightning fell across Seoul and the greater metropolitan area on Thursday evening.

2025-12-05

Maritime traffic control failed to spot listing ferry before crash, agency chief says

Maritime traffic controllers failed to spot a passenger ferry carrying 267 people as it veered off course before running aground off Shinan County on Wednesday night, raising questions about oversight as investigators probe the accident.

2025-11-20

Gyeonggi to raise bus fares by up to 400 won starting Saturday

Bus fares across Gyeonggi will rise by 200 to 400 won (14 to 28 cents) starting Saturday, marking the first increase in six years. The hike will vary by bus type and take effect from the first bus that day.

2025-10-22

Highways jammed as people return home after Chuseok holiday

Major expressways nationwide were congested on Thursday as people returned home on the final day of the extended Chuseok holiday.

2025-10-09

Heavy traffic reported on final day of Chuseok holiday

On the final day of the Chuseok holiday, heavy traffic is clogging major highways across the country as people return home

2025-10-09

Drunk drivers arrested in Daejeon during Chuseok holidays

Daejeon police arrested two drunk drivers during the Chuseok harvest holidays after receiving tip-offs from citizens and coordinating among multiple precinct.

2025-10-08

Traffic on Korean highways remains smooth Wednesday morning despite some holiday congestion

Traffic on Korea’s highways moved largely smoothly on Wednesday morning, the sixth day of the Chuseok holiday, though some sections slowed as travelers returned home or headed out for day trips.