South Korean police cracked down on 95 illicit establishments in Seoul during the first quarter, including venues that allegedly marketed sex services to foreign tourists through online platforms.

More than half of the suspects in knife crimes committed in public places last year were in their 50s or older, according to Seoul police data. Men accounted for 87.9 percent of the suspects. An analysis of 307 cases found that the average age of suspects was 49.7, with 54.7 percent aged 50 or above. At the time of the offense, 50.5 percent of suspects were either intoxicated or in what police described as an “abnormal mental state.” As for motive, 46.7 percent of the cases had no clear motive.

Seoul police ban civilian firearm retrieval ahead of BTS concert; other safety measures stepped up  The Straits Times

Seoul police have issued a warning regarding potential ticketing scams for BTS's upcoming free comeback performance at Gwanghwamun Square, actively monitoring online activity as reservations open.

The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency said Tuesday it will temporarily bar civilian gun owners from retrieving firearms from police stations on Saturday as the city hosts K-pop group BTS’ comeback…