Conservative opposition candidates won two mayoral races that were seen as a referendum on President Moon Jae-in and a bellwether for next year’s presidential contest.
Tag: Busan (South Korea)
Mayor of South Korean City Resigns in #MeToo Case
The resignation of the mayor of Busan is the latest in a wave of sexual harassment cases that have challenged the country’s male-dominated society.
Man Confesses to Brutal Killings That Terrorized South Korea, Police Say
A 56-year-old man has confessed to raping and murdering 14 women more than two decades ago, the police said in naming the suspect.
How North Korea’s Leader Gets His Luxury Cars
Kim Jong-un parades around in Mercedes-Benzes and a Rolls-Royce, despite sanctions intended to keep North Korea from importing luxury goods. We tracked how they get there.