South Korean police have booked two officials from a Taekwondo academy for attempted murder, alleging they conspired to kill the husband of one suspect with at least 10 days of premeditation.
Seoul Southern District Prosecutors' Office rejected an initial request for an arrest warrant for HYBE Chairman Bang Si-hyuk, citing insufficient grounds for detention. Police are now conducting a supplementary investigation and weighing whether to re-file the warrant.
South Korean police are seeking the arrest of Bang Si-hyuk, founder of Hybe agency (behind BTS), on suspicion of illegally acquiring over $100 million in an investor fraud scheme in 2019.
Police in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province, are investigating a man in his 70s suspected of assaulting two Nepalese migrant workers and threatening them with a homemade imitation firearm at a poultry farm. The incident follows a recent assault.
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.
South Korean police have launched a comprehensive review of approximately 70,000 state awards granted to officers since 1945, aiming to rectify honors potentially linked to wrongdoing under previous authoritarian governments.
An unexplained bag of narcotics was discovered inside a holding cell at a police station in Ilsan, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, prompting officials to investigate how it got there.
Police in South Korea have referred a lawmaker and a former councilor to the prosecution in connection with a bribery scandal, signaling further legal action in the case.
South Korean police have imposed a travel ban on a Japanese K-pop trainee following allegations of fraud, initiating an investigation into the reported criminal activity.
South Korean police have arrested a man for allegedly spreading a fabricated image of an escaped wolf, generated by artificial intelligence, which caused public panic. The incident highlights concerns over the misuse of AI-generated content.
US-Iran tensions intensified as the US Navy reportedly detained an Iranian-linked tanker, while President Trump issued warnings of military action and offered a path to negotiations if Iran released eight women. Trump also stated he did not wish to extend a ceasefire with Iran, indicating the military was eager to act.
South Korean police are seeking an arrest warrant for the chairman of Hybe, the agency behind BTS, in connection with alleged unfair stock trading practices.
South Korean police raided a factory in Hwaseong as part of an investigation into a workplace assault that left a Thai migrant worker seriously injured after being struck with compressed air equipment.
The death of Lee Geun-an, a notorious South Korean police officer known for his torture methods, has reopened painful memories of human rights abuses during the country's authoritarian rule.
Police officers in Busan, South Korea, made a quick decision to drive on the wrong side of the road to rush a sick child to the hospital, an act of heroism highlighted by the National Police Agency's official YouTube channel.
A man in his 40s was arrested for inflicting injuries with a knife on his wife and son, South Korean police said Friday. The father had allegedly been reprimanding the son for not studying.
South Korean police have arrested a man accused of vandalizing a victim's home in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province, as part of a 'paid revenge service' for someone else.
South Korean police have launched an investigation into allegations of improper distribution of COVID-19 vaccines from batches linked to foreign-substance reports.
Over 80,000 people have signed a petition calling for a renewed investigation into a sexual assault case in South Korea, which was dropped by police, after the 19-year-old victim died by suicide.
South Korean police are seeking an arrest warrant for Bang Si-hyuk, chairman of HYBE, the agency behind K-pop group BTS, in connection with allegations of fraud related to an initial public offering.
South Korean police are investigating an alleged workplace assault where a Thai factory worker was seriously injured after being struck with compressed air equipment.
South Korean police are requesting an official arrest warrant for a Daegu woman and her husband in connection with the murder of the woman's mother, whose body was discovered inside a suitcase in a stream.
Police in Incheon, South Korea, are investigating a man in his 20s on suspicion of sexually assaulting a Hungarian tourist he met online and filming the act without her consent. The investigation was launched after authorities received a report.
South Korea shut down the heart of Seoul on Saturday for a comeback concert by K-pop supergroup BTS, as authorities prepare for an estimated 260,000 fans to flood the city’s streets and millions more…
South Korean police are investigating a woman who attempted to extort money from a nail salon by using an AI-generated image to falsely claim minor injuries to her fingers from a manicure treatment.
South Korean police are investigating a woman already allegedly connected to two deaths, looking to see if there were more victims of her supposed "murder via drug-laced drinks." It was reported Sunday that the Seoul Gangbuk Police Station is surveying anyone who has come in contact with the suspect, surnamed Kim, based on a forensic analysis of her phone. Officials are zeroing in on those contacted by Kim in a manner similar to the two known victims to see if she could be responsible for other