October 31, 2022 Ohio congressman's niece killed during South Korea Halloween stampede The niece of Rep. Brad Wenstrup from Ohio was among the more than 150 people killed during a deadly Halloween stampede in South Korea over the weekend.
October 31, 2022 Two US college students among more than 150 killed in Halloween stampede in South Korea Two U.S. college students were among the 153 reported deaths resulting from the Halloween stampede in South Korea. The students were in the country studying abroad.
October 30, 2022 South Korean president declares mourning period after over 150 die in Halloween stampede South Korean President Yoon Suk-Yoel declared a national mourning period after over 150 people died in a Halloween stampede Saturday. Roughly 350 people were reported missing.
October 29, 2022 At least 146 dead after South Korea crowd surge during Halloween festivities, officials say At least 146 people were killed in South Korea in a crowd crush during Seoul Halloween festivities Saturday, and officials say that number could rise.
October 28, 2022 North Korea launches ballistic missile toward its eastern waters, South Korea says Seoul officials said Friday that North Korea launched a ballistic missile toward its eastern waters but didn't give any more details.
October 27, 2022 South Korean police arrest woman for the death of two children found in abandoned suitcases A family in New Zealand discovered two dead bodies packed in suitcases they had purchased in an auction. South Korea is evaluating whether to extradite the New Zealand suspect.
October 23, 2022 North Korean ship crosses sea boundary, South Korean ships fire warning shots: report South Korea fired warning shots at a North Korean merchant ship early Monday after the vessel violated the country's territorial waters, according to the military.
October 19, 2022 US, South Korea conduct river-crossing drills as tensions with North escalate The U.S. and South Korea conducted river-crossing drills south of Seoul on Wednesday. North Korea has taken offense at the extensive military exercises.
October 18, 2022 Elnaz Rekabi, who competed without hijab, hauled back to Islamic Republic for arrest: report Iranian female climber Elnaz Rekabi, who competed in Seoul, South Korea, without a hijab, was put on an early flight back to the Islamic Republic, where she faces possible imprisonment.
October 17, 2022 K-pop group BTS to enlist in South Korean military, may not regroup until 2025 Members of the K-pop group BTS will serve in South Korea's military, their agency announced, ending a contentious debate about whether musicians should be exempt from the draft.