KOREA TODAY
Seoul hits 29.6 C in hottest mid-October day since 1907
The capital broke an 87-year-old seasonal record as several other cities climbed to around 30 degrees
Forensic teams examine Daegu ceiling collapse that injured 38
Investigators are reviewing debris, ceiling supports and video after finishing materials fell in sequence during an event for older shoppers
Humanoid robot DRAM demand forecast to rise twentyfold by 2030
Counterpoint Research expects wider robot adoption and greater memory capacity per machine to create a significant new market for South Korean chipmakers.
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RECENT STORIES
DAILY LEADS
Portable battery fire forces evacuation of Jeju Air flight at Cheongju
South Korea Reveals First Hypersonic Missile Test
Lee Orders South Korea to Delay CPTPP Application Beyond 2026
South Korea commits 1,000 trillion won to decade-long green transition
North Korea warns of forceful response to South’s DMZ mine clearance
Seven Financial Firms Breached as Suspected AI Attacks Expose Security Gaps
ESSENTIAL STORIES
Lee Orders Stronger Action Against Overseas Illegal Websites
The president said transnational crime agencies should physically disrupt or close crime-linked sites when ordinary legal closure or access blocking is not possible.
Ceiling collapse at Daegu commercial building injures 38
All 66 attendees escaped after ceiling materials fell during a household-goods sales event for older customers
British man arrested nine days after Seoul university stabbing
The attempted murder suspect was detained in Britain after an Interpol alert and coordination between Korean police and a British extradition unit
Two Koreas Clash at UN Over Responsibility for DMZ Mine Blast
Seoul cited a joint investigation and demanded an apology, while Pyongyang rejected responsibility and accused the South of political manipulation
US visa delay and intelligence reports fuel concern over South Korea alliance
Seoul rejects claims of a broader rupture as lawmakers debate Jeong Cheong-rae’s delayed visa and reports of strained intelligence cooperation.
Indian man alleges choking and forced taping during deportation escort
Video evidence has prompted a human rights complaint and demands for discipline and continuous body-camera recording during removal operations.
Around 300 Visitors Report Illness After Gimje Festival
Health authorities are investigating food, ingredients and utensils after festival visitors reported gastrointestinal symptoms and several pathogens were detected in some patients.
South Korea completes first hypersonic glide vehicle test
The domestically developed vehicle separated from its booster, maneuvered at low altitude and struck its designated target, according to the presidential office
South Korea seeks disposal exemption for inherited farmland
A proposed special law would shield ordinary inheritance, customary leasing and difficult-to-farm plots while retaining enforcement against defined speculative conduct.
Jeju Police Panel Votes to Dismiss Officer Over False Missing-Person Closures
The highest disciplinary penalty will take effect only after formal notification, and the detained officer may seek an appeals review
Samsung Electronics Reports Record 107.4 Trillion Won Quarterly Profit
Preliminary third-quarter results show an unprecedented profit milestone, driven overwhelmingly by memory semiconductors while consumer-product margins remain under pressure.
South Korea and Egypt Open CEPA Talks and Upgrade Ties
The two governments elevated relations to a strategic partnership and announced 12 cooperation agreements spanning shipbuilding, energy and defense.
South Korea Reopens CPTPP Membership Debate
The government is restarting its review as projected gains for manufacturing collide with expected losses across agriculture, forestry and fisheries.
Nuri's Fifth Launch Expands South Korea's Space Transport Capability
The rocket deployed a record 15 satellites, including the country's first five-satellite cluster, as officials pressed for more frequent launches and greater private-sector participation.
Unresolved prosecution cases surpass 186,000 before reorganization
South Korea’s prosecution transition begins with a record backlog after unresolved cases increased by nearly 46,000 in three months.
Children of mothers with gestational diabetes face higher diabetes risk
A nationwide study of 3.49 million mother-child pairs found the strongest association when gestational diabetes required insulin treatment
South Korea Moves Toward Cutting Military Benefits for Elite Artists and Athletes
The Defense Ministry says fairness, personnel shortages and public sentiment will guide a review of the decades-old supplementary service system
Chief Justice Cho Defends Martial Law Response After Refusing Audit Oath
Cho Hee-dae said he blocked an unconstitutional request from the martial law command, but lawmakers questioned why he disclosed the account nearly two years later
Attack-Linked IP Addresses Tried to Reach All Three South Korean Internet Banks
KakaoBank, K Bank and Toss Bank recorded attempted access linked to a wider financial-sector hacking campaign, but no customer data leak was reported.
Foot-and-mouth disease confirmed at Yecheon cattle farm
Ten cattle tested antigen-positive at a farm already under movement controls, prompting wider surveillance and disinfection measures.
Daegu Urges Vaccination as Influenza Spreads Earlier Than Usual
Suspected influenza cases have exceeded the seasonal threshold, with the highest rates reported among children aged 7 to 12.
Gwangju Metro Line 2 full opening delayed five years
A project review moved full completion to December 2035 and raised the projected cost to 3.243 trillion won, while a partial opening remains subject to government approval.
More Than Half of Low-Rated Aging Bridges Had No Recorded Repairs
Government data shows 62 of 115 bridges rated inadequate or poor had no repair or reinforcement record from 2022 through June 2026.
Military Says North Korean Mine Injured Troops as Removal Demand Draws Criticism
A final military investigation placed the mine about 10 meters south of the inter-Korean boundary, while a former defense committee chair questioned how the North could safely remove it
Nuri assembly complete ahead of fifth launch with 15 satellites
South Korea’s launch vehicle is set for an October 7 mission featuring its first multiple-primary-satellite payload and its largest satellite count to date.
Zelensky Says Seoul Requested Transfer of North Korean Prisoners
The Ukrainian president tied the disputed transfer to a South Korean request while warning that Russian military knowledge could strengthen North Korean forces.
Unmun Dam storage falls to critical level as Daegu prepares backup supply
Prolonged drought has pushed a major drinking-water source into the serious stage, prompting Daegu to expand Nakdong River supplies and prepare emergency intake from the Geumho River.