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South Korea’s drone regulations are facing renewed scrutiny as hobbyists question whether the country enforces some of the world’s most restrictive flight rules, with penalties starting at a minimum of KRW 1.5 million (about USD 1,100) for unauthorized operations. As of April 2025, nearly 70,000 drones are registered nationwide, according to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and the Korea Transportation Safety Authority. About 37% are used for recreational or

South Korea’s franchise industry is facing unprecedented uncertainty after the Supreme Court finalized a landmark ruling ordering Korea Pizza Hut to refund approximately KRW 215 billion in improperly collected gains to franchisees. The decision centers on so-called “margin-based franchise fees,” profits earned by franchisors through undisclosed distribution markups on ingredients and supplies, and is now triggering widespread legal and structural fallout across the sector. At

Seoul’s city bus services are set to return to normal from the first bus on January 15 after labor and management reached a last-minute agreement, bringing an end to a two-day strike that disrupted commuting across the capital. The Seoul City Bus Labor Union and the Seoul City Bus Transport Association finalized a wage and collective agreement shortly before midnight on January 14, following more than nine hours of negotiations at a special mediation meeting held by the Seoul