Thursday’s early-evening attack comes less than a month after another mass stabbing episode, also in the Seoul region, that left one victim dead and three injured.
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What Will Happen to Pvt. Travis T. King in North Korea?
It may take days or weeks for the country to acknowledge that it has Pvt. Travis T. King in custody, and past practices suggest its response will be determined by Mr. King’s motive.
Korean Youth Hostel Once a Site of Interrogation and Torture
A building where South Korean dissidents were interrogated and tortured by a powerful government agency is now home to a popular youth hostel.
A South Korean Poet’s Work Honors Cats
The South Korean writer Hwang In-suk feeds stray cats on late-night walks through Seoul. The routine informs her poems about loneliness and impermanence.
Ukraine’s First Lady Visits Seoul, Requesting Nonlethal Military Aid
While Olena Zelenska asked for military equipment to fight the war, South Korea pledged more nonmilitary aid to help Ukraine rebuild.
Forest Fire Breaks Out on a Mountain in Central Seoul
Dozens of nearby homes were evacuated as firefighters hurried to contain the blaze on one of Seoul’s most popular hiking sites.
Historical Disputes Kept Them at Odds. Can Seoul and Tokyo Make Amends?
Icy relations between the two have long been a headache for Washington. South Korea made a significant step in improving ties this week, perhaps indicating progress to come.
North Korean Drones Breach Border, Triggering Alarms in South
South Korean war planes fired warning shots, while the authorities briefly prohibited commercial planes from taking off at two international airports near Seoul.
Omega X Members Say Their K-pop Agency Mistreated Them
A public dispute between band members and the head of their agency has revived concerns about whether South Korean entertainment agencies exploit young musicians.
Why Couldn’t South Korean Officials Stop the Halloween Disaster?
An analysis, based on official documents and parliamentary testimony, reveals that authorities in South Korea missed crucial chances to prevent a crowd crush that would kill 158 people.