Former Prime Minister Kim Min-seok won the ruling Democratic Party's primaries in Gwangju and Jeolla Province, maintaining his cumulative lead ahead of the party leadership race.
South Korean police raided Starbucks Korea headquarters amid an investigation into a marketing campaign that trivialized the 1980 Gwangju uprising and referenced a notorious torture death from the era.
La policía surcoreana realizó una redada en la sede de Starbucks Corea tras una denuncia por difamación contra ejecutivos debido a una campaña promocional que coincidió con el aniversario del levantamiento prodemocrático de Gwangju de 1980.
South Korean police raided Starbucks national headquarters over defamation claims regarding a 'Tank Day' tumbler promotion launched on the 1980 Gwangju Uprising anniversary, which sparked outrage and a boycott.
A U.S. Forces Korea technical noncommissioned officer was fined 15 million won by the Busan District Court for driving intoxicated from Gwangju to Busan last year, with a 0.223% blood alcohol concentration and no mandatory insurance.
Police are expected to drop a case against a Seoul high school baseball team accused of insulting the 1980 Gwangju Democratization Movement. The rival team from Gwangju has expressed its wish not to seek punishment.
The suspect in the Gwangju high school student murder admitted to sexual motives in court, changing his previous claim of not premeditating the crime. He is also accused of assaulting another student and a Vietnamese national.
The U.S. military in South Korea stated it has "important military interests" in the Gwangju military airport, slated for relocation for a semiconductor cluster. The airport is a collocated operating base (COB) jointly used by allies, with U.S. air assets deployable there in contingencies.
Vụ sát hại nữ sinh 17 tuổi ở Gwangju (Hàn Quốc) phanh phui sai phạm điều tra khi nhiều sĩ quan bị cáo buộc giúp cha nghi phạm, là đội trưởng cảnh sát, tiêu hủy chứng cứ quan trọng như búp bê tình dục và dây rút nhựa.
An alleged attempt by a detective to conceal evidence in a murder case involving a fellow officer's son has ignited public anger and fueled debate over judicial reform in South Korea. The incident has intensified discussions around a proposal to strip prosecutors of their investigative oversight powers, potentially shifting unchecked authority to the police.
Opposition leader Jang Dong-hyeok visited Gwangju to discuss a murder case probe, but failed to meet the local police chief. The case involves allegations of leaked information and destroyed evidence, highlighting the importance of the prosecution's investigative rights.
Opposition leader Jang Dong-hyeok will visit Gwangju to meet the police chief over controversy surrounding the handling of a murder case, including allegations of leaked information and destroyed evidence. He will also discuss the prosecution's investigative rights.
K League 1 team Gwangju FC announced the signing of veteran North Korean national team midfielder Ri Yong-jik (35). Ri Yong-jik, who has played in Japan's J.League for over 10 years and also played for FC Anyang in K League 2 last season, is expected to strengthen Gwangju's midfield and defense.
Prosecutors raided Gwangsan Police Station in Gwangju, South Korea, investigating allegations that police officers leaked details of a high-profile murder case and mishandled evidence. The case involves the fatal stabbing of a high school student by 23-year-old Jang Yoon-gi.
Pai Chai High School, banned for six months over chants mocking the Gwangju uprising, is considering an appeal. The team's players yelled "Let's go to Starbucks!" and "Tank Day!" during a tournament, referencing a Starbucks promotion linked to the 1980 pro-democracy movement. Both schools have apologized, and Gwangju Jeil is also asking for leniency.
Prosecutors raided Gwangsan Police Station in Gwangju, South Korea, investigating alleged leaks of investigative details and evidence tampering in a murder case involving a high school student. Multiple officers are suspected of misconduct.
Police have applied for an arrest warrant for a detective who led the investigation team for the 'Gwangju high school student murder case,' suspecting him of destroying evidence by failing to secure a cable tie found in the suspect's car. This action is believed to have eliminated crucial evidence for a rape-murder charge.
Prosecutors raided Gwangsan Police Station in Gwangju and officers' homes over suspicions of leaking investigative details and mishandling evidence in a high-profile murder case involving a high school student.
South Korea's defense ministry has not yet finalized plans to relocate a military airport in Gwangju, despite its selection as the site for a major semiconductor production cluster. Chipmakers Samsung and SK Hynix plan to invest $522 billion in the region.
The National Police Agency has reorganized its special investigation team to probe allegations of collusion between local police and the father of the 'Gwangju High school girl murderer,' a current police officer. The team, expanded to 27 members and led by a new head, will operate independently from the Gwangju police command, reporting only final results to the National Investigation Headquarters chief.
South Korean police have booked 29 individuals on suspicion of spreading fake news related to election ballot shortages, crude oil shipments to North Korea, and the 1980 Gwangju democratization movement. Investigations are ongoing, with a dedicated task force established to expedite the process.
광주 군 공항 부지가 대규모 반도체 공장 건설에 최적의 입지로 평가받고 있다. 넓은 부지, 교통 및 용수 확보 용이성, 빠른 사업 추진 속도 등의 장점을 갖췄으나, 군 공항 이전 문제와 관련된 정치적 민감성이 과제로 남아있다.
Pai Chai High School's baseball team visited Gwangju to apologize for "Let's go to Starbucks!" and "Tank Day!" chants, which referenced a Starbucks promotion on the anniversary of the 1980 Gwangju uprising. The team received a six-month ban from national tournaments.
Gwangju's military airport has been chosen as the location for a new semiconductor production cluster, a government-led initiative involving an 800 trillion won (US$522 billion) investment from Samsung Electronics and SK hynix. The site was proposed by the companies for its size and accessibility.
