Jin Yu Young

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Reporter at The New York Times

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Articles

Relatives of Jeju Air Crash Victims File Criminal Complaint

3 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Jin Yu Young

Almost five months after a Jeju Air plane crashed in a deadly fireball at South Korea's Muan International Airport on Dec. 29 and killed 179 people, dozens of bereaved family members filed a criminal complaint against 15 officials in the government and aviation industry. On Tuesday, 72 relatives of victims submitted the complaint to the Jeonnam Provincial Police agency, accusing them of negligence and violating South Korean laws, according to a statement from lawyers representing the families.
South Korea to Use Drones to Deter Birds After Deadly Jeju Air Crash

1 month ago | nytimes.com | Jin Yu Young

South Korea will begin deploying drones at airports in the first half of next year to help prevent bird strikes, part of an overhaul of aviation safety that was announced four months after the deadliest aviation disaster in the country. The government also said it aimed to rebuild some crucial infrastructure at six airports by the end of the year, devise measures to combat pilot fatigue, and increase the number of safety supervisors. On Dec.
Vancouver Festival Attack: Suspect Charged in Car Ramming That Killed 11 - The New York Times

1 month ago | nytimes.com | Ian Austen |Vjosa Isai |Ali Watkins |Jin Yu Young

Dozens of people were also reported injured after a car drove into a Filipino community festival in British Columbia, the police said.
Car Plows Into Vancouver Festival, Killing People

1 month ago | nytimes.com | Ali Watkins |Jin Yu Young |Ian Austen

A man was arrested after a vehicle drove into a Filipino community festival on Saturday in British Columbia, in a "mass casualty incident," the police said. A driver plowed into a group of partygoers attending a Filipino street festival on Saturday evening in Vancouver, British Columbia, killing at least nine people, according to the local authorities. Vancouver police said earlier that they were investigating a "mass casualty incident" at a neighborhood block party.
What Is Next for Yoon Suk Yeol, South Korea's Ousted President?

2 months ago | nytimes.com | Jin Yu Young |Choe Sang-Hun

Mr. Yoon's wife, Kim Keon Hee, was also at the center of some of his troubles. In late 2023, spy cam footage emerged showing Ms. Kim accepting a $2,200 Dior pouch as a gift. The episode roiled his political party and became a significant issue ahead of parliamentary elections. Relations with North Korea sank to longtime lows after Mr. Yoon took office.
South Korea Wildfires Raze Ancient Temples, Force Evacuations

2 months ago | nytimes.com | Jin Yu Young |Chang W. Lee

The country's largest blaze on record has left 27 dead and destroyed heritage sites, including two 1,000-year-old temples. South Korea's largest wildfires on record blazed through the country's southeast for a seventh day, with firefighters, soldiers and heritage workers racing to evacuate people and save ancient treasures from the encroaching flames. At least 37,000 people were evacuated from their homes as the fires, which have left 27 people dead, spread in the dry and windy weather.
At Least 4 Die After Nearly 30 Wildfires Erupt in South Korea

2 months ago | businessandamerica.com | Jin Yu Young

Nearly 30 wildfires broke out in southeastern South Korea over the weekend, killing four people and injuring six others, officials said on Sunday. Thousands of firefighters and dozens of helicopters were sent out to fight 29 fires that burned through at least 4,700 acres and forced the evacuation of around 1,000 people, according to the Interior Ministry. The fires also disrupted train service and prompted the closing of some roads.
Gaza raids shine glare on hostages: Less than half of 59 captives alive, Israel govt says

2 months ago | telegraphindia.com | Jin Yu Young

Of the 251 people seized and taken into Gaza during the attacks on October 7, 2023, 130 or more hostages have been released. The Israeli military has retrieved the bodies of at least 40 others Jin Yu Young Published 19.03.25, 11:43 AM A woman with an infant mourns as she identifies a body at the Al-Ahli hospital in Gaza City after Israeli airstrikes on Tuesday.
Se cree que menos de la mitad de los 59 rehenes de Gaza están vivos

2 months ago | clarin.com | Jin Yu Young

La reanudación de los intensos ataques israelíes en la Franja de Gaza el martes puso inmediatamente en duda la situación de los rehenes que permanecen allí retenidos por Hamás y otros grupos. Según el gobierno israelí, se cree que menos de la mitad de los 59 restantes siguen con vida. Un análisis reciente de The New York Times mostró que al menos 41 rehenes murieron durante su cautiverio a manos de Hamás y sus aliados.
Less Than Half of the 59 Hostages in Gaza Are Believed to Be Alive

2 months ago | nytimes.com | Jin Yu Young

The resumption of heavy Israeli strikes in Gaza immediately cast into question the status of the remaining hostages held there by Hamas and other groups - with fewer than half of the 59 left still thought to be alive, according to the Israeli government. A recent New York Times analysis showed that at least 41 hostages had died during their captivity by Hamas and its allies. Of the 251 people seized and taken into Gaza during the attacks on Oct. 7, 2023, 130 or more hostages have been released.