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Teen Survivor of South Korea Crowd Crush Found Dead in Suspected Suicide
He becomes the latest victim of the country's deadliest crowd disaster in modern history, with his death highlighting the acute trauma lingering among survivors.
Seoul Crowd Crush: The Split-Second Decisions That Separated Life and Death
As South Korea grieves the loss of 156 lives, a survivor recalls the move he made that saved his life.
‘It’s OK To Dance in the Rain’: Seoul’s Pride Parade Is Finally Back
We spoke to people at South Korea’s largest queer festival.
After 2 Years, 24-Hour Drinking Is Back in Seoul
Photos from drunken and sleepless nights in South Korea.
Unusually Large Traces of Viagra Found in Seoul’s Sewers
The discovery suggests illegal distribution of erectile dysfunction drugs.
This Is Seoul’s Nodeul Island, the Real-Life Sandbox From the K-Drama ‘Start-Up’
Featured in K-pop videos and K-dramas, Nodeul Island is an idyllic lifestyle space in the middle of Seoul’s Han River.
As Business Moves Away From Hong Kong, Will Seoul Become Asia’s New Culture Hub?
Political instability is shifting people out of Hong Kong and into Seoul.
South Korea is Determined Not To Let a Mayor's Death Lay Calls for Justice to Rest
Once again, a politician's suicide has left behind allegations of crimes that will never be investigated. Koreans are trying to change that.
Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Seoul’s Late Mayor Made Public
Through representatives, the late Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon’s secretary speaks out: “I hoped to forgive him... and receive a humane apology.”
Seoul’s Longest Serving Mayor Was Found Dead One Day After a Harassment Case Was Filed Against Him
Police were quick to note that it was still uncertain whether Mayor Park’s death, currently suspected to be a suicide, was related to the complaint.
Seoul’s Mayor Has Reportedly Been Found Dead
A massive search effort was launched in northern Seoul, the last place Mayor Park’s cell phone signal was detected, after his daughter reported him missing.
A South Korean Soccer Team Filled Its Stands With Sex Dolls Holding Signs for ‘X-Rated Websites’
But it was all a mistake, the team says.