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Families of victims from the Jeju Air incident are demanding an unbiased investigation following the transfer of the aviation and railway accident investigation committee to the Prime Minister's Office.

Fifteen companies in Jeju have been identified for mislabeling seafood and agricultural products, including selling cheaper varieties as premium products, during a special police crackdown.

The upcoming 'Hanacard Hanacapital Jeju World Championship' in South Korea promises high-stakes competition as it offers the largest prizes in professional billiards, with top players vying for the title.

During the reinvestigation of the December 29 Jeju Air airliner disaster, a bone piece presumed to belong to a victim was discovered, prompting a police investigation.

The weather during the 3.1 holiday weekend in Korea will be warmer than average, with caution advised for health due to temperature fluctuations and expected rain in certain areas.

The Jeju 4·3 Memorial Committee welcomed the announcement that the Ministry of Veterans Affairs will re-evaluate the veteran status of Colonel Park Jin-kyung, who led a crackdown during the Jeju 4·3 incident.

The South Korean Ministry of Veterans Affairs has decided to completely reassess the registration of Colonel Park Jin-kyung, who is associated with allegations of harsh suppression of civilians during the Jeju April 3 incident.

Indian tourists need to understand the entry rules and restrictions for Jeju Island, South Korea, despite its reputation for visa-free tourism.

Indian influencers are facing issues on Jeju Island, South Korea, prompting the Indian Embassy to issue advisories for tourists.

Concerns are rising that the Administrative Integration Special Law currently under consideration in the National Assembly could allow for-profit hospitals to be established outside the National Health Insurance framework.

Oh Young-hoon, the Governor of Jeju, has been rated in the bottom 20% during the Democratic Party's primary evaluation but vows to contest and complete the election process.

A Jeju school corporation issued a reprimand to the principal but no punishment for the vice-principal after a teacher committed suicide due to conflicts with a student's family, leading to protests from the bereaved family.

A foreign crew member tragically died in an accident while working on a fishing boat off the coast of Udo, Jeju after being struck by an anchor rope.

Jeju Island has been recognized as one of the top 25 must-visit destinations for 2026 by the popular travel guidebook Lonely Planet.

Calls are growing for the renaming of Jeju's ‘516 Road,’ a highway commemorating a past military coup leader, amid discussions about the implications of such a memorial in a democratic society.

Construction in front of the Seogwipo Pine Grove has halted due to community opposition, prompting calls for a deliberative public consultation.

Director Jung Ji-young's new film, 'My Name Is', premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival, evoking strong emotional responses from the audience regarding the Jeju 4.3 Incident.

On Seollal, January 17, families of victims from the Jeju Air accident, the Sewol tragedy, and the Itaewon disaster held joint memorial ceremonies to honor their loved ones.

Scientists in South Korea confirmed the discovery of two new species of venomous snakes, the Baengnyeong viper and the Jeju viper, after eight years of research.

Jeju has been identified as the region with the highest trading activity in real estate transactions through Carrot, driven by its unique leasing culture.

Sangji University's RISE Business Division hosted a lecture focusing on the response of marine ecosystems to climate change and aims to strengthen collaboration in marine bio and biohealth research with Jeju University.

A woman with disabilities was acquitted of charges related to a minor theft, but remains anxious due to the potential for an appeal by the prosecution.

The special investigation team formed to probe the Jeju Air passenger plane disaster has conducted its first search and seizure operation at two locations, including the Busan regional aviation authority and a related construction company.

A dolphin spotted in Gangneung Harbor has been confirmed as the endangered Southern Right Whale Dolphin, marking the first sighting of this species outside of Jeju waters.

On Lunar New Year's Day, large marts in Seogwipo will remain closed while those in Jeju City will stay open, sparking calls from workers for better rest rights.

Korea Midland Power's withdrawal from the single bid for Jeju's Chuja Island offshore wind power project risks jeopardizing the locality's public-led renewable energy initiative.

Jeju experienced over 40 accidents due to heavy snowfall over the weekend, but the heavy snow warning was lifted, allowing flights to resume.

Regional leaders of Gangwon, Jeju, Jeonbuk, and Sejong are pushing for the swift legislative processing of special laws regarding administrative capital and integration as they express concerns over sidelining in ongoing government actions.

Due to heavy snowfall, Jeju Airport is adding 10 flights to transport stranded passengers to Gimpo Airport.

Flight operations at Jeju International Airport were temporarily suspended due to heavy snowfall, resulting in over 30 flight cancellations.

South Korea is forecasted to experience extremely cold weather with heavy snowfall in Honam and Jeju until Monday, raising concerns about icy roads and fire hazards due to dry conditions.

A cargo ship heading to Mokpo from Jeju returned to the port after a fire broke out in the trucks it was carrying, resulting in three trucks being burned and four crew members hospitalized due to smoke inhalation.

A fire broke out on a cargo ship carrying vehicles from Jeju to Mokpo, but all 28 crew members were reported safe after the ship successfully returned to Jeju for safety.

A cold wave is expected to bring morning temperatures as low as minus 18 degrees Celsius nationwide, with heavy snowfall anticipated in the western Jeolla Province and Jeju over the weekend.

Due to the implementation of a year-round employment system for school meal workers, there has been a significant increase in applicants in Jeju, marking a change in the labor landscape.

A conference in Jeju proposed a 'basic society-social solidarity economy model' to address the region's multiple crises, emphasizing the importance of local wealth circulation and community support systems.

Eight months after the adoption of the national project to promote social solidarity economy, the policy remains mainly declarative, highlighting the need for basic law establishment and financial expansion to reach practical implementation in the field.

Research reveals that the critical habitat of the endangered southern bottlenose dolphin in Jeju is poorly managed, threatening their survival due to fishing activities.

A harmful gas leak at a laboratory in Jeju's Advanced Science Complex prompted the emergency evacuation of around 50 individuals after toxic gases were reported during the mixing of sulfuric and nitric acids.

Jeju has announced that festivals causing social controversy, like overpricing, will be excluded from full budget support as designated festivals, though they can still receive up to 50% funding, leading to expected controversies.

A foreign worker in his 30s had three fingers severed while working with a shredder in a greenhouse on Jeju Island and was airlifted to a hospital in Seoul for surgery.

The investigation into the Jeju Air crash is concentrating on damage to the aircraft's engine resulting from a bird strike.