S. Korean de-orbiting device successfully tested in space

A South Korean aerospace company said Thursday it has successfully tested a device in space that could help prevent small satellites from becoming space debris. Kairospace said its Dorb de-orbiting system accelerated the orbital descent of its KSAT3U CubeSat after being deployed in space. The company said the satellite's orbital descent rate more than doubled following the deployment. "Space debris is an important challenge that the global space industry must address together," Kairospace CEO Sh

2026-08-13 14:44:20:00

YouTuber sparks controversy for filming at mixed-gender hot spring in Japan

A Korean YouTuber has touched off controversy after filming at a mixed-gender outdoor hot spring in Japan despite the facility's no-filming policy. The female YouTuber posted a video earlier this year showing her visit to an outdoor onsen, or hot spring, in Hokkaido, Japan, that is open to both men and women. The video recently resurfaced on social media and was subsequently picked up by multiple news outlets. She acknowledged that filming was prohibited at the facility but said several other vi

2026-08-13 13:59:41:00

Woman who had 11 dental implants likely died from triple anesthetic dose: NFS

The National Forensic Service recently concluded that a 75-year-old woman who died after undergoing dental implant surgery last year likely died from an excessive dose of local anesthetic, local broadcaster MBN reported. According to MBN, the NFS found that the woman, surnamed Kim, appeared to have died from a reaction to articaine, an amide-type local anesthetic commonly used in dental procedures. Clinic records showed that Kim received 1,088 milligrams of the anesthetic while undergoing proced

2026-08-13 13:31:49:00

Foreign card spending in Korea up nearly tenfold in 3 years

Spending in South Korea via cards issued overseas has risen nearly tenfold over the past three and a half years, according to a report released Tuesday. The report by Korea Credit Data shows that the monthly index for overseas card sales reached 960 in June, an increase of 9.6 times the 100 recorded in January 2023. The analysis covered about 328,000 businesses nationwide that use KCD's Cash Note management service to record overseas card transactions. Overseas card sales generally trended upwar

2026-08-11 13:42:34:00

1-meter lizard spotted roaming Suwon apartment complex

A meter-long lizard believed to be an Asian water monitor has drawn attention — and alarm — from residents who recently spotted it at an apartment complex in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province. The animal was seen earlier this month on a walking trail in Gwanggyo New Town, according to Yonhap News Agency. An 18-second video shared among residents shows the lizard emerging near a wooden deck, crossing a path and disappearing into nearby bushes. Residents have since reported seeing what appeared to be the s

2026-08-11 13:42:22:00

Marine says he was forced to train despite muscle breakdown

The Marine Corps is investigating allegations that a soldier was forced to take part in training despite suffering from rhabdomyolysis, a potentially serious condition caused by the breakdown of damaged muscle tissue. According to Yonhap News Agency, the enlisted Marine, stationed in Pohang, North Gyeongsang Province, claimed his superiors rejected his request to be excused from training. The soldier lost consciousness during a training exercise early last month and was diagnosed with heatstroke

2026-08-11 13:42:05:00

Caregiver gets suspended sentence for taking W20m from dementia patient's bank account

A caregiver in her 70s has received a suspended prison sentence for taking more than 20 million won ($14,000) from an elderly dementia patient she had cared for, the Cheongju District Court said Sunday. The court sentenced the woman to 2 1/2 years in prison, suspended for four years, after finding her guilty of quasi-fraud, violating the Specialized Credit Finance Business Act, forging a private document and using the forged document. Quasi-fraud applies to cases in which a person exploits a min

2026-08-10 16:02:37:00

18-year-old arrested over killing of mother, dog

An 18-year-old has been arrested for allegedly killing his mother and the family dog following an argument at their home in Incheon. Incheon Samsan Police Station said the teenager was arrested on suspicion of murdering a direct ascendant — killing of a parent or direct relative — and violating the Animal Protection Act. The Incheon District Court issued an arrest warrant Sunday, citing concerns that he could flee. The suspect did not respond to reporters’ questions as he arrived at court for a

2026-08-10 13:25:24:00

What support migrant families can get at schools in Korea

Having a Korean passport does not necessarily mean a child's family is treated exactly the same as every other Korean household under government policy. In South Korea, children whose families fall under the legal definition of a “multicultural family” may be eligible for additional language, education and childcare support. Some protections extend further: Foreign children without legal immigration status can attend school, while certain children who are undocumented long-term may qualify for t

2026-08-10 13:04:17:00

Officer injured while on duty found dead after battling illness and depression

A 54-year-old police officer was found dead after leaving home a week ago, a local media outlet reported Sunday. The officer had been receiving treatment for injuries sustained in an accident while he was on duty and his recent requests for extended sick leave had been denied multiple times by superiors. According to Yonhap News Agency, the officer of Hapcheon Police Station in South Gyeongsang Province was found dead on Aug. 2 after leaving home to exercise. No suicide note was found. The offic

2026-08-09 15:08:58:00