Un ciudadano estadounidense fue detenido en Bogotá tras ser grabado presuntamente abusando sexualmente de un menor en un balcón. El incidente, que involucró a otros dos niños, generó indignación en redes sociales y la intervención de la Procuraduría.
K-pop group BTS celebrated its 13th debut anniversary with two sold-out concerts in Busan, South Korea, drawing approximately 110,000 fans. Members expressed gratitude to their fanbase, ARMY, for their support throughout their global journey, emphasizing the joy of performing in their home country.
Group BTS celebrated their 13th anniversary with approximately 55,000 fans at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium as part of their 'Arirang' world tour. The concert featured new songs from their latest album, alongside hit tracks, and incorporated traditional Korean elements. Members expressed gratitude to their fandom, ARMY, and shared personal reflections on their journey.
BTS celebrated their 13th anniversary with a massive concert, 'ARIRANG,' at Busan's Asiad Main Stadium. Fans from around the world gathered, many dressed in traditional Korean attire, to celebrate the group's milestone. The event highlighted Busan's potential as a tourist destination.
Hybe Co., the agency behind K-pop group BTS, issued a formal apology after the first night of the group's "Arirang" world tour in Busan was delayed by over an hour due to a slow entry process for tens of thousands of fans. The concert, scheduled to start at 7 p.m., was pushed back to 8:15 p.m., and the agency pledged to improve on-site operations for the following concert.
Yonhap’s Friday digest lists five major stories: South Korea’s stock rally, former President Yoon Suk Yeol’s sentencing, Sam Altman’s postponed visit, BTS’s Busan concerts and the national team’s win over Czechia.
South Korean Minister of Oceans and Fisheries Hwang Jong-woo met with Aidis Hartmann Nikolaisen, Minister of Health and Energy of the Faroe Islands, in Busan. They discussed strengthening cooperation in areas like smart aquaculture, fisheries trade, smart ports, autonomous vessels, and Arctic routes.
The Yeongdo Lighthouse in Busan, a 120-year-old landmark and cultural space, has reopened after renovations aimed at improving visitor safety and convenience. The project included upgrades to facilities, accessibility, and the creation of a more comfortable cultural and resting area.
The Progressive Party celebrated a significant achievement in the recent local elections, securing a local council seat in Busan for the first time in 12 years. Despite some close calls, the party sees this as a strong foundation for future political growth in the region.
Busan Bank has launched a mobile-based service for corporate clients to enroll in retirement pension plans (DB/DC) without visiting a branch. The service allows for non-face-to-face application, agreement, and fund registration, with real-time remote support from bank staff. It also enhances security with a delegation process.
The Busan Metropolitan Office of Education is launching a 'Class Sharing Relay' for elementary schools until July 10 to foster student-led learning and inquiry-based classes aligned with the 2022 revised curriculum. Separately, YSU Youngsan University's Division of Convergence Studies partnered with 20 welfare institutions in the Busan, Ulsan, and Gyeongnam regions to enhance practical training for students pursuing social welfare and lifelong education careers.
A fire at the Park Hyatt Busan hotel in Haeundae-gu, Busan, on the evening of May 10th, is believed to have originated from a portable charger that was being charged next to a bed. The fire was self-extinguished by sprinklers within 10 minutes, and approximately 25 guests evacuated to the lobby. Fire authorities are investigating the exact cause.
Busan's employment rate in May fell to 58.6%, a 0.4 percentage point decrease from the previous year. Total employment also declined by 17,000 to 1,699,000, with job losses concentrated in manufacturing and certain service sectors.
Un sommozzatore padovano è deceduto durante un'escursione all'atollo Vaavu. Un amico di trent'anni, Riccardo Busana, descrive la vittima come una persona responsabile e ipotizza che sia entrato in una grotta per richiamare gli altri.
Busan police arrested 2 individuals and investigated 280 people for election crimes during the 9th National Simultaneous Local Elections. The offenses included vote buying and election violence, with a significant increase in cases compared to the previous election.
The 22nd Busan International Dance Festival began with street performances on May 4th and will run until May 7th. Featuring 44 groups from 13 countries, the festival explores the theme 'In an Era of Crisis, Questioning Existence' and includes special performances celebrating the 140th anniversary of Korea-France relations and the 10th anniversary of Busan-Ulaanbaatar friendship.
Park Sang-jun of the Democratic Party has been elected as the mayor of Busan's Gangseo District in the 6.3 local elections, defeating incumbent Kim Hyung-chan of the People Power Party with 52.6% of the vote.
Busan teachers' organizations congratulated re-elected Superintendent Kim Seok-jun, urging him to protect teaching rights and focus on school-based educational administration. Key demands include protection from false child abuse accusations and malicious complaints, legal immunity for teachers in educational activities, and reducing class sizes.
Busan's civil service is bracing for a shift in local power with the election of Jeon Jae-soo of the Democratic Party as mayor. Officials are preparing reports and facing uncertainty over upcoming personnel changes and potential organizational restructuring.
Busan's local elections revealed a clear trend of split voting, with voters choosing different parties for mayor, district chiefs, and city council members. While the Democratic Party's Jeon Jae-soo won the mayoral race, the People Power Party secured more district chief and city council seats.
Jeon Jae-soo, the newly elected mayor of Busan from the Democratic Party, and other elected officials from the party visited Chungnyeolsa Temple in Busan and the grave of former President Roh Moo-hyun in Gimhae, Gyeongnam. Jeon expressed regret over the loss of a seat in Busan and vowed to reflect on the party's shortcomings.
Jeon Jae-soo of the Democratic Party secured victory in the Busan mayoral election, largely due to his strong performance in Buk-gu and Gangseo-gu, areas known as the 'Nakdong River Belt.' He won by a narrow margin of 45,941 votes.
South Korea's ruling Democratic Party (DP) achieved a significant victory in local and parliamentary by-elections, winning key mayoral seats in Busan and securing a majority of gubernatorial and mayoral positions. The opposition People Power Party (PPP) retained the Seoul mayoral seat but faced setbacks.
South Korea's ruling Democratic Party (DP) achieved a significant victory in local elections and parliamentary by-elections, winning key mayoral seats in Busan and securing 12 out of 16 major gubernatorial and mayoral positions. The main opposition People Power Party (PPP) retained the Seoul mayoral seat.
