Visitors carry umbrellas as they take photos at Haeundae Beach in Busan on Aug. 28.YONHAP
It's Friday, and it's a little rainy here in Seoul. Here are the stories you need to know in Korea!
In today's news, Jeju's government announced its safety response plan for missing persons and emergency cases amid an investigation into an officer who is accused of falsely closing around 200 cases on the island.
In other stories, "slow jogging" is the new fitness trend on the block, with Koreans taking to paths and parks for the group exercise. Meanwhile, tourists are hunting for bargains and rare releases at Seoul's shoe stores.
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Jeju steps up missing persons safety response as tourism industry on edge
Jeju finalized a comprehensive safety plan Thursday at a meeting chaired by Gov. Wi Seong-gon and attended by officials from the police, Coast Guard, fire authorities and Jeju autonomous police.
The plan calls for a joint response team for missing persons and emergency cases to be established this month. It also plans to extend the retention period for footage from public CCTV cameras from the current 30 days to at least 60 days.
The measure aims to address problems in long-term missing persons cases, where CCTV footage may already have been deleted if a report is filed late or the initial response is inadequate.
K-kicks: Foreign tourists flock to Seoul shoe stores for deals and rare releases
Tax refunds, competitive prices and limited-edition sneakers at shops like Musinsa Kicks and ABC Mart are driving a surge in footwear purchases by visitors across Korea.
Suspected killer of Chinese student in Gyeongsan refuses psychopathy test
Police say the suspect allegedly tried to cover up the killing by posing as the victim, disposing of her remains and filing a false missing persons report.
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Magnitude 2.2 earthquake hits Haenam as tremors continue across the county
The latest quake struck Friday morning west-northwest of Haenam, where dozens of earthquakes have been recorded since mid-August, though no damage is expected.
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SK hynix to start HBM4E production in Indiana in 2029
The Korean chipmaker held a groundbreaking ceremony for its $4 billion chip packaging facility in Indiana, with groundwork already underway and construction of the main buildings set to begin in October.
