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South Korean police raided Starbucks' headquarters in Seoul following an investigation into a marketing campaign perceived as defaming 1980s pro-democracy movements. The controversy centered on promoting "SS Tank" by declaring May 18, the anniversary of the Gwangju uprising. Public outrage forced Shinsegae Group to cancel the campaign and fire the chief executive of Starbucks Korea.

South Korean police conducted a raid on the headquarters of Starbucks’ local operation. The investigation stems from a controversial marketing campaign that was perceived to be defaming 1980s' pro-democracy movements.

South Korean police raided Starbucks’ local headquarters investigating a controversial marketing campaign that was perceived as defaming 1980s pro-democracy movements. The controversy stemmed from the promotion of “SS Tank” tumblers, linking May 18 to the brutal Gwangju uprising and using a slogan referencing Park Jong-chol's death. Following intense public outrage, Shinsegae Group canceled the campaign, fired the chief executive, and Starbucks Korea closed nationwide for mandatory training.

Eight South Korean students were detained for allegedly breaking into a U.S. air base in South Korea while protesting the U.S. military's opposition to a semiconductor cluster project. They were transferred to South Korean authorities and are being investigated under a law protecting military installations. The U.S. military stated unauthorized access is taken seriously and the incident will follow applicable laws.

Eight South Korean students were detained for allegedly breaking into Osan Air Base, shouting anti-U.S. slogans including 'Let’s smash U.S. 7th Air Force.' The students, affiliated with the Korean Progressive University Student Union, protested the U.S. military's opposition to a South Korean semiconductor cluster project. U.S. and South Korean authorities are handling the case under relevant laws.

Eight South Korean students were detained for allegedly breaking into a U.S. air base near Seoul while protesting the U.S. military's opposition to a South Korean semiconductor cluster project. U.S. military personnel and South Korean authorities are handling the case under relevant laws.

South Korean police have detained three 12-year-old boys in juvenile facilities after they allegedly stole cars and drove without licenses in two incidents, reflecting concerns over serious crimes by children too young for criminal prosecution. The incidents occurred in May in Cheonan, a city 90km south of Seoul.

South Korean police arrested 23 individuals involved in a $11.1 million USDT money laundering scheme from February 2024 to April 2025 by purchasing USDT and trading on exchanges.

South Korean police are investigating Bithumb CEO Lee Jae-won for bribery over allegedly hiring a legislator’s relatives. The case involves accusations of hiring family members of a legislator.

Chainalysis and South Korean police have partnered to combat crypto-related crimes, including state-level threats from DPRK and scams targeting retail investors.

South Korean police dispersed a 35-hour protest at a polling station. The protest was held at a voting location, and authorities intervened to end it.

South Korean police reportedly launched the country’s first illegal gambling probe into local Polymarket users amid election-betting scrutiny. The investigation focuses on users of the platform over claims of illegal gambling activities.

South Korean police are investigating local Polymarket users for illegal gambling. Users could face fines of up to 10 million Korean won, equivalent to $6,495.