South Korean Newspapers Highlight Key Domestic Issues
August 8, 2026
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(LEAD) 9 dead, 4 injured as car plows into pedestrians in central Seoul
At least nine people were killed and four others were injured when a car crashed into pedestrians in downtown Seoul on Monday, police said.
July 1, 2024
Police additionally book about 100 doctors for allegedly taking kickbacks from drugmaker
Police have additionally booked about 100 doctors suspected of receiving illegal kickbacks from a drugmaker, a senior police official said Monday.
The investigation began
July 1, 2024
(LEAD) Presidential office to create position of political affairs minister
The office of President Yoon Suk Yeol will create the position of political affairs minister in an effort to strengthen communication with the National
July 1, 2024
(LEAD) Exports extend gains to 9th straight month in June
South Korea’s exports extended on-year gains to the ninth straight month in June on the back of record performance of semiconductors, data showed Monday.
July 1, 2024
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Marathon Victories and Political Developments Mark Key Dates in Korean History
Seoul: Today in Korean history marks several significant events that have shaped the Korean Peninsula over the years. Notably, in 1936, Sohn Ki-jung won the
August 8, 2026
Heat-Related Illness Cases Surge Threefold in Late Summer Over a Decade: Data
Seoul: The number of heat-related illness cases reported in late summer has nearly tripled over the past ten years, according to government data released on
August 8, 2026
Football Association Issues Apology Over Allegations of Providing Sexual Entertainment to Referees
Seoul: The national football association issued an apology following allegations that it provided sexual entertainment to foreign referees before and after international matches held in
August 8, 2026
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Exceeds 5 Mln Ticket Sales in S. Korea
Seoul: The latest Spider-Man film surpassed 5 million ticket sales on the 11th day of its release in South Korea, the film’s local distributor said
August 8, 2026