Seoul to start 1-in-5 parking rule for public lots

Starting Wednesday, Seoul will roll out a “1-in-5” parking system in more than half of its public parking lots, meaning drivers can only park on certain days depending on their license plate numbers, city officials said Tuesday. The move comes after the government raised the national oil resource security alert to “warning” and introduced emergency measures nationwide. Under the system, vehicles with plate numbers ending in 1 or 6 will be barred on Mondays, 2 or 7 on Tuesdays, 3 or 8 on Wednesda

2026-04-07 14:14:39:00

ISEC 2026 to spotlight AI-driven autonomous security in Seoul

The 20th International Security Conference will be held Aug. 11-12 at Coex in Seoul, bringing together global cybersecurity leaders amid rapid industry growth and rising digital threats, organizers said Thursday. Under the theme “The Future of AI-Driven Autonomous Security,” the event is expected to serve as a key platform for discussing evolving cyber risks and the accelerating transition toward AI-based security systems. South Korea’s cybersecurity industry has expanded following a string of m

2026-03-26 13:16:27:00

'The recipe is out' post raises fears of copycat crimes in Seoul laced-drink killings

Online posts purporting to disclose the pharmaceuticals used by Kim So-young, 20, who is suspected of killing two men with drug-laced drinks at Seoul motels, are circulating via social media, raising concerns over possible copycat crimes. In a since-deleted post titled “Guys, the recipe is out,” an X user on Monday shared details of eight drugs allegedly used in Kim’s crimes, listing the names, dosages and typical medical uses, along with a warning not to accept such substances from others. The

2026-03-25 14:45:16:00

Seoul readies for BTS concert

Stage installation has begun at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul, five days ahead of K-pop group BTS' upcoming comeback live performance. Workers were seen setting up the stage Monday at the square, preparing for the group's "BTS The Comeback Live: Arirang," scheduled for March 21 at 8 p.m. Buildings surrounding Gwanghwamun Square have also hung banners welcoming the group's return and promoting the upcoming performance. Notices have been posted across the area informing the public of a partial road

2026-03-16 16:33:31:00

In photos: ‘King’s Warden’ director treats public to free coffee after surprise box office hit

Jang Hang-jun, director of South Korea’s latest box-office phenomenon, “The King’s Warden,” treated fans to free coffee in central Seoul on Thursday at an event celebrating the film’s surpassing of the 10 million admissions milestone. Standing beside a “coffee truck” parked in front of the Korea Press Center, Jang thanked moviegoers for their support and expressed hope that the film’s success would help revive South Korea’s struggling film industry. “I’m grateful for the overwhelming support,” h

2026-03-12 16:29:57:00

In Busan's Gijang, spring comes with anchovies

Spring comes in many forms: cherry blossoms, pale pastel outfits appearing after months of winter drab, or the first green shoots on the dinner table. In a fishing town of Gijang, Busan, however, the season announces itself with a far more pungent sign: the salty, briny smell of fresh anchovies. Dae-byeon Village and its bustling namesake port account for about 60 percent of South Korea’s anchovy catch, harvested using drift-net fishing. Anchovies, which live for only one year, are caught primar

2026-03-11 16:57:20:00

Late snow in Seoul as cold returns for weekend

Cold weather will return over the weekend, following snow and rain on Friday morning in Seoul. The Korea Meteorological Administration said Friday that temperatures are expected to drop sharply Saturday as cold air moves in from the north. Morning lows are expected to fall to between minus 8 and 1 degree Celsius nationwide, with strong winds making it feel even colder. Sunday will remain chilly but mostly sunny, with morning lows ranging from minus 7 to 1 degree and daytime highs of 6 to 12 degr

2026-03-06 12:48:56:00

Former 'Chungju Man' nears 1m subscribers with single video

Kim Seon-tae, the former official behind the Chungju city government's wildly popular YouTube channel, is drawing explosive attention after launching his own channel following his resignation from public service. As of noon Thursday, Kim’s YouTube channel “Kim Seon-tae” had about 961,000 subscribers despite having only a single video uploaded. The number has surged rapidly, approaching the 1 million mark just three days after the channel was launched. In the video, which racked up 5.6 million vi

2026-03-05 14:03:57:00