Latest Firefighter Suffers Cardiac Arrest in Bucheon Factory Blaze

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16 Oct 2026

A fire at a metalworking factory in Bucheon left one firefighter in cardiac arrest and six other people injured, prompting a large emergency response and a presidential call to protect rescuers.

16 Oct 2026

Police referred former lawmaker Yoo Seong-min and three Incheon National University officials to prosecutors over alleged interference in the hiring of Yoo’s daughter as a professor.

16 Oct 2026

Police data show that 17 people issued emergency smartwatches were killed in relationship-related crimes from 2022 through October 12, underscoring gaps in protective measures for victims of domestic violence, stalking and dating violence.

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