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Three Osan Air Base student trespassers ordered to be detained

In the ruling, the court said there was a risk of flight and evidence destruction, while dismissing a warrant sought for a fourth protester.

2026.8.7

Eight students arrested after six run into U.S. air base in Pyeongtaek

The other two students were stopped at the gate, according to police.

2026.8.4

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White phosphorus leak at U.S. military base triggers evacuation order in Pyeongtaek

The chemical, used in incendiary munitions and other military applications, can cause severe burns, while inhaling large amounts of its smoke can be fatal.

2026.7.28

Police arrest American after two U.S. soldiers assaulted in Pyeongtaek

Police in the Gyeonggi city arrested a man after he allegedly attacked two service members and a bystander during a street altercation.

2026.6.23

Export containers are piled up at the Port of Pyeongtaek in Gyeonggi on May 8. [NEWS1]

Korea's exports jump 43.7% on year in first 10 days of May due to overseas semiconductor demand

Korea's exports jumped 43.7 percent from a year earlier in the first 10 days of May, driven by strong overseas demand for semiconductors, data showed on Monday.

2026.5.11

Members of the Samsung Group-wide union hold a press conference in front of Samsung Electronics’ office in Seocho District, southern Seoul, on April 17. [YONHAP]

Roads near Samsung's Pyeongtaek campus to be closed Thursday due to rallies

Major roads near Samsung Electronics’ Pyeongtaek campus will be fully closed for the better part of Thursday as tens of thousands of union members are expected to stage a large-scale rally, police said.

2026.4.22

Rebuilding Korea Party leader Cho Kuk announces his bid for a parliamentary seat in the June elections at the National Assembly in Jongno District, central Seoul, on April 14. [YONHAP]

Minor liberal party chief Cho Kuk announces bid for parliamentary seat in Pyeongtaek for June elections

Minor Rebuilding Korea Party leader Cho Kuk on Tuesday announced his bid for a parliamentary seat in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi, in the upcoming June elections.

2026.4.14

Firefighters put out a fire at a single-story detached house in Jinwi-myeon, Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi, on Jan. 29. [GYEONGGI-DO FIRE SERVICES]

Older man dies after helping wife escape fire at home in Gyeonggi

An older man died after helping his wife escape a fire that broke out at their home in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi, early on Thursday, police said.

2026.1.29

A police patrol car and two police officers are seen in downtown Seoul in 2022. [YONHAP]

Man found dead in back seat of parked car after designated driver went home

A man in his 50s was found dead in the back seat of his car after a designated driver — a paid driver who drives your car to take you home after drinking — went home.

2026.1.12

Three women dead after falling from Pyeongtaek apartment building, police investigating

Three women died after falling from an apartment building in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Wednesday morning, with police investigating the circumstances surrounding the deaths on Thursday.

2025.11.27