A South Korean man accused of stealing a Choco Pie and a mini custard cake was acquitted after a prosecution that drew widespread criticism.
Tag: South Korea
U.S. Air Force Searches for Fallen Reaper Drone in Yellow Sea
The MQ-9 Reaper was conducting a routine mission when it fell into the ocean on Monday near a U.S. military base in South Korea.
Ferry Crashed After Operator Was Distracted by His Phone, Officials Say
The operator and two other officers were charged with gross negligence after the ferry ran aground in South Korea on Wednesday carrying 267 people.
Jeju Air Crash Investigators to Hold Public Hearing as They Face Criticism
With the cause of the disaster in South Korea still unclear after nearly a year, victims’ families have questioned the credibility and impartiality of the inquiry board.
Trump Gives Legs to South Korea’s Dream for Nuclear-Powered Subs
For decades, Washington blocked Seoul’s desire for the attack submarines over concerns about nuclear proliferation. President Trump reversed that policy last month, but left key questions unresolved.
A.I. Cheating Rattles Top Universities in South Korea
As many elite colleges struggle to adapt to the technology, the nation’s most prestigious universities said dozens of students used artificial intelligence tools to cheat.
Some South Korean Workers Return to Georgia Factory After U.S. Reissues Visas
The State Department has reissued visas for many workers detained in a September raid, lawyers said, as the Trump administration tries to undo damage from the operation.
Fake Bomb Threats Baffle the Police Across Asia
The threatening emails and faxes bear the signature of a man who says he is being impersonated. The police in five nations have failed to stem them.
Drones Over North Korea Were Part of Martial Law Bid in South, Special Counsel Says
South Korea’s ousted leader, Yoon Suk Yeol, was accused of trying to stoke military tensions to justify his short-lived martial law last December.
Boiler Tower at Power Plant in South Korea Collapses
The structure was being demolished when it collapsed. One person was killed, two were rescued, and several more were believed to still be buried.