Police on Monday said they are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of a teenage girl who went missing Saturday afternoon, as no one has reported seeing her alive for the past three days. According to Jeonnam Provincial Police Agency on Monday, the teen failed to return home after leaving for work around 2 p.m. Saturday in Gangjin, South Jeolla Province.  (Yonhap)In her last conversation, the missing girl reportedly told her friends via social media that the part-time job was offered b

Social Affairs June 18, 2018

A man has been taken into police custody after he allegedly killed his ex-girlfriend’s father and injured three others, Busan police said Monday. According to the Busan Haeundae Police Station, the suspect, 21, is being charged with the murder of his ex-girlfriend’s father. The suspect reportedly went to his ex-girlfriend’s house with a knife and stabbed the 53-year-old victim in the neck at approximately 7 a.m. Monday.  (Yonhap)The victim was rushed to the hospital, but died soon after due to e

Social Affairs June 18, 2018

Seventy pigs died after a fire broke out early Monday morning at a pig farm in Paju, Gyeonggi Province, local authorities said. According to the Paju Fire Department, the fire started at approximately 1 a.m. Monday and was put out an hour later. (Yonhap)The fire reportedly burnt through three farm houses, killing 70 pigs and causing an estimated 26.25 million won ($23,800) in damage. The fire department of the city said it is working closely with the police to find the exact point of origin and

Social Affairs June 18, 2018

The Gwangju Metropolitan Police Agency said Sunday it would start performing random roadside sobriety tests during the morning rush hour, as part of efforts to curb impaired driving in the morning after a night of binge drinking. The agency also plans to set up sobriety checkpoints with the help of local traffic cops and regular officers.  (Yonhap)In addition, police officers will be checking for any suspected impaired driving right after corporate lunch hours in order to prevent workers from dr

Social Affairs June 17, 2018

Models took to the streets of Sejong-daero in Gwanghwamun to celebrate Seoul’s “carless street day” on Sunday. The main avenue of Sejong-no in central Seoul became the runway for models to showcase two separate fashion shows -- one at 2:30 p.m. and another at 4 p.m. -- under the theme of “Fantasy Seoul.”According to a fashion show official, the theme seeks to highlight the beauty of Korean fashion and its rising prominence in the global fashion industry. Photos by Yonhap Written by Catherine Chu

Arts & Design June 17, 2018

A 77-year-old taxi driver died as his Sonata crashed into a wall near Gwangju Metro’s Airport Station on Saturday afternoon. Authorities said the man surnamed Park was already dead when they arrived at the scene.  (YouTube)The fatal accident occurred at the intersection near the subway exit 6 in Sinchon-dong, Gwangsan-gu at approximately 2:40 p.m. Saturday, according to reports. Police said Park was driving straight ahead at the intersection when the collision happened. They are currently lookin

Social Affairs June 17, 2018

A 68-year-old man has been booked without physical detention after police discovered opium poppies growing in his apartment’s terrace garden, authorities said Sunday. According to Guro Police Station, the alleged grower, surnamed Lee, is being accused of harvesting 349 opium poppy seeds in the 33-square meters garden, located on the first floor of an apartment in Guro-gu, southwestern Seoul.  Photo provided by Guro Police Station. (Yonhap)Lee reportedly planted tall plants along the garden’s ext

Social Affairs June 17, 2018

Home is a place that invites a feeling of warmth and comfort.From the color of the walls to the living room furniture, each added element to a home tells a different story. Overstuffed furnishings, draperies and accessories displayed on a bookshelf are some examples that can offer a glimpse into the life of a home owner. In the past, older generations of Koreans preferred simplistic features for their home decor. Now, a growing number of 20- and 30-somethings are bringing together creativity and

Arts & Design June 15, 2018

The Seoul Central District Court said Thursday it has sentenced a top vocalist to seven years in prison and 120 hours of sexual violence treatment for sexually assaulting his male student and acquaintances during the first hearing. The vocalist is reported to be a prominent figure in the music scene, having appeared in multiple entertainment shows on television as a mentor for young students dreaming to become a singer.  (Yonhap)The vocalist was indicted last year in December for allegedly rapin

Social Affairs June 14, 2018

A 7-year-old girl who choked on an after-school snack died Wednesday in Gongju, South Chungcheong Province, police said. According to local authorities, the victim was eating fish cake provided by her elementary school when she choked around 3:40 p.m. Tuesday.  (Herald DB)She was rushed to Cheonan’s Dankook University Hospital via a helicopter. Doctors reportedly found her in a coma upon arrival. The victim was receiving treatment in the intensive care unit when she died at 9:20 a.m. Wednesday,

Social Affairs June 14, 2018

One of the notable spectacles of Tuesday’s US-NK summit was the “tremendous” relationship the two leaders forged. All eyes were on Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un on Tuesday as the two leaders surprisingly displayed warm body language and shared laughs throughout the day on the resort island of Sentosa, Singapore. President Donald Trump shows North Korean leader Kim Jong-un the Cadillac One presidential limo during their walk near Capella Hotel on the resort island of Sentosa, Singapore Tuesday. (Y

North Korea June 13, 2018

Coca-Cola has launched limited-edition cans, commemorating Tuesday’s historic summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in Singapore. Marking the unprecedented meeting between the two leaders, the cans display a hopeful message, written in both English and Korean: “Here’s to peace, hope and understanding.” Coca-cola’s limited-edition cans read, “Here’s to peace, hope and understanding.” (Coca-Cola Facebook)Working with Dentsu Merdeka LHS Malaysia, the company s

North Korea June 12, 2018

A man in his 50s was arrested for allegedly stabbing a younger peer from his alma mater in the neck after he felt reportedly disrespected, Busan police said Monday. According to Busan-jin Police Station, the 54-year-old suspect, surnamed Kim, is being charged with attempted murder and is currently undergoing questioning by the police. Kim reportedly stabbed the 53-year-old victim in the neck following a heated argument at approximately 11:54 p.m. Sunday night in front of a motel in Bujeon-dong,

Social Affairs June 11, 2018

A video that seemingly shows three men assaulting a couple in their 50s has recently gone viral online after the couples’ daughter started a petition Monday on the presidential Blue House website. Titled “Put an end to a second Gwangju assault.” the petition called on the government to eradicate any form of brutality similar to that during the 1980 Gwangju Democratization Movement. The petitioner also included detailed descriptions of the assault against her parents and requested tha

Social Affairs June 6, 2018

Future visitors to the Chuncheon, Gangwon Province area will be able to enjoy an integrated tourism platform, jointly provided by the Chuncheon city government and Korail, starting next month. The comprehensive package will allow tourists to make reservations of both Gyeongchun line ITX passes, choose from various tourist attractions and pay all at once. In a response to the growing number of Koreans preferring self-planned trips, Chuncheon and Korail voiced hopes to lure more tourists to the ar

Industry June 5, 2018