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Crane on barge topples over in strong winds at Jeju, injuring two workers

The workers were taken to the hospital for treatment while authorities announced they plan to investigate the cause of the accident at Jeju Port.

2026.9.4

Embattled Jeju officer deleted records in cases of missing children, people with disabilities, police say

Police say a Jeju officer deleted or omitted 63 case records, including reports involving missing children and people with disabilities.

2026.9.2

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제주에서 실종 104일 만인 지난 24일 숨진채 발견된 장모(37)씨의 빈소. 한찬우 기자

Jeju steps up missing persons safety response as tourism industry on edge

The island is creating a joint response system after police are accused of falsely closing cases, while online rumors rattle its tourism industry.

2026.8.28

(제주=뉴스1) 홍수영 기자 = 지난 5월 실종된 장미란 씨(37)의 사건을 허위 종결한 혐의로 긴급체포된 A 경장이 24일 제주지방법원에서 체포적부심 심사를 받고 나오고 있다.2026.8.24/뉴스1

Police officer accused of falsely closing missing persons cases faces detention warrant hearing

A Jeju court will decide whether to detain an officer accused of falsely closing two missing persons cases after his emergency arrest was ruled unlawful.

2026.8.25

Venerable Myeongjin, former chief monk of Bongeun Temple, dies at 76

Venerable Myeongjin was found in waters off Jeju, where authorities are investigating a suspected freediving accident.

2026.8.22

Whale shark sighting near Jeju signals changing ecosystem as waters warm

Rapidly warming waters around Jeju Island are bringing subtropical species such as whale sharks and blue swimmer crabs into Korea’s coastal seas.

2026.7.14

Top women's volleyball clubs from Korea, China and Japan to meet for first 'Supermatch' in Jeju

The Jeju 2026 Women's Volleyball Top Clubs Supermatch will mark the first time that leading women's volleyball clubs from the three countries have competed together at a single event.

2026.7.13

Hyundai EVs transform into power grid, supply electricity to homes

Hyundai Motor Group will begin a retail vehicle-to-grid trial on Jeju, testing how Ioniq 9 and EV9 batteries can support homes and grid stability.

2026.7.8

Jeju launches islandwide 'shopping festa' sale for foreign tourists

Foreign visitors using overseas mobile payment services can receive discounts of up to 20% at about 32,000 Zero Pay-affiliated merchants, from traditional markets and restaurants to tourist attractions, retail stores and public transportation services.

2026.7.4

Coast Guard officers rescue a pet dog that fell into the sea near Sojeongbang Falls in Seogwipo, Jeju, on May 27. [SEOGWIPO COAST GUARD]

Biting the hand that rescues you: Coast Guard officers injured saving dog after fall from seaside cliff in Jeju

A pet dog that plunged off a seaside cliff in Jeju was rescued by Coast Guard officers on Wednesday.

2026.5.29