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New Paper
23-07-2025
- New Paper
Two foreigners arrested over multiple thefts at Changi Airport
A 35-year-old man and 30-year-old woman, both American nationals, have been arrested for their suspected involvement in multiple cases of theft in Changi Airport's transit area. The police were notified of the thefts, which took place on June 23, by staff members of The Shilla Cosmetics & Perfumes outlet at the airport's Terminal 1, the police said on July 22. Preliminary investigations revealed that the man had allegedly taken three bottles of perfume worth a total of $488, and exited the store without paying. The missing bottles of perfume were later discovered by the outlet's staff during their stock-take. According to the police, follow-up investigations by the airport police division uncovered the identities of the duo, who were arrested before they could leave Singapore. Police did not say when the suspects were nabbed. The man was also found to have stolen a cardholder worth $596.33 from another retail outlet in Terminal 1, and a bottle of perfume worth $158.40 from another Shilla outlet in the transit area of Terminal 3, while the woman purportedly acted as a lookout. All five stolen items were recovered from the duo, who are expected to be charged on July 23, the police said. The police said they take a serious view of shop theft cases and offenders will be dealt with firmly in accordance with the law. "Offenders should not think that they can evade capture by quickly boarding a flight. The police will continue to work closely with stakeholders to prevent and deter shop theft cases," they said.
Straits Times
22-07-2025
- Straits Times
2 foreigners arrested for shop theft at Changi Airport
All five stolen items were recovered from the duo, who will be charged on July 23. SINGAPORE - A 35-year-old man and 30-year-old woman, both American nationals, have been arrested for their suspected involvement in multiple cases of theft in Changi Airport's transit area. The police were notified of the thefts, which took place on June 23, by staff members of The Shilla Cosmetics & Perfumes outlet in the airport's Terminal 1, the police said on July 22. Preliminary investigations revealed that the man had allegedly taken three bottles of perfume worth a total of $488, and exited the store without paying. The missing bottles of perfume were later discovered by the outlet's staff during their stocktake. According to the police, follow-up investigations by the airport police division uncovered the identities of the duo, who were arrested before they could leave Singapore. Police did not say when the suspects were nabbed. The man was also found to have stolen a card holder worth $596.33 from another retail outlet in Terminal 1, and a bottle of perfume worth $158.40 from another Shilla outlet in the transit area of Terminal 3, while the woman purportedly acted as a lookout. All five stolen items were recovered from the duo, who are expected to be charged on July 23, the police said. The police said they take a serious view of shop theft cases and offenders will be dealt with firmly in accordance with the law. 'Offenders should not think that they can evade capture by quickly boarding a flight. The police will continue to work closely with stakeholders to prevent and deter shop theft cases,' said the police.
Fox News
27-03-2025
- Fox News
South Korea's centuries-old Gounsa temple is left in ruins by unprecedented wildfires
Unprecedented wildfires ripping through South Korea's southern regions have destroyed large parts of an ancient Buddhist temple complex, burning down two buildings that had been designated national treasures. Five days of wildfires, considered among South Korea's worst, have left 24 people dead, destroyed more than 300 structures and forced more than 28,000 residents to evacuate, officials said Wednesday. The Gounsa temple was reportedly originally built in 681 A.D. during the Shilla dynasty that ruled more than half of the Korean Peninsula. It is nestled at the foot of Deungun Mountain in the southeastern town of Uiseong. While it doesn't house buildings constructed during that ancient period, it is home to several famous cultural heritages built later. The temple was engulfed in flames on Tuesday as strong winds fanned the wildfires. About 20 of its 30 buildings and structures were completely burned down, including the revered Gaunru, a pavilion-shaped structure built in 1668 overlooking a stream, and Yeonsujeon, built in 1904 to mark the longevity of a king, according to the state-run Korea Heritage Service. Both were constructed during the Joseon dynasty, the last one on the Korean Peninsula, and were given the government designation of "treasure," a status given to old buildings, paintings and other cultural assets with historic and artistic significance and which receive state-level protection and maintenance. "I went there this morning and found they've been reduced to heaps of ashes," said Doryun, a senior monk who had lived at the temple for more than three years when he was younger. "I feel really empty. Life is transient." Doryun now works for a Buddhist organization in charge of the temple. He said that monks and Buddhist faithful managed to move the temple's third "treasure," a stone Buddha statue reportedly built in the 8th century, to a safe place. "Many buildings were burned down, but we moved and protected other sacred assets so that we can maintain the temple. We feel it's very fortunate," Doryun told The Associated Press over the phone. Doryun also said about 20 monks and other workers live at the temple, but none have been injured. The Korea Heritage Service said the temple's two other lower-level cultural assets, including a stone pagoda, have also been found intact.
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
South Korea's centuries-old Gounsa temple is left in ruins following unprecedented wildfires
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Unprecedented wildfires ripping through South Korea's southern regions have destroyed large parts of an ancient Buddhist temple, ruining two of its three state-designated 'treasures.' Five days of wildfires, considered one of South Korea's worst, have left 24 people dead, destroyed more than 200 structures and forced 27,000 people to evacuate, officials said Wednesday. The Gounsa temple was reportedly built in the 7th century during the Shilla dynasty that ruled the area and other parts of the Korean Peninsula at the time. It is nestled at the foot of Deungun Mountain in the southeastern town of Uiseong. While it doesn't house buildings constructed in the ancient period, it is home to several famous cultural heritages built later. The temple, believed to have been erected in 681 A.D., was engulfed in flames on Tuesday when the wildfires worsened due to strong winds. About 20 of the temple's 30 buildings and structures were completely burned down, including the two revered structures: 'Gaunru,' a pavilion-shaped structure built in 1668 overlooking a stream, and 'Yeonsujeon,' another traditional structure built in 1904 to mark the longevity of a king, according to the state-run Korea Heritage Service. Both were built during the Joseon dynasty, the last on the Korean Peninsula and were given the status of 'treasure,' a government-designated status given to old buildings, paintings and other cultural assets with historic and artistic significance that receive state-level protection and maintenance. 'I went there this morning and found they've been reduced to heaps of ashes," said Doryun, a senior monk who lived at the temple for more than three years when he was younger. "I feel really empty. Life is transient,' Doryun now works for a Buddhist organization in charge of the temple. He said that monks and Buddhist faithful managed to move the temple's third 'treasure,' a stone Buddha statue reportedly built in the 8th century, to a safe place. 'Many buildings were burned down, but we moved and protected other sacred assets so that we maintain the temple. We feel it's very fortunate,' Doryun told The Associated Press over the phone. Doryun also said about 20 monks and other workers live at the temple, but none have been injured. The Korea Heritage Service said the temple's two other lower-level cultural assets, including a stone pagoda, have also been found intact.
The Independent
26-03-2025
- The Independent
South Korea's centuries-old Gounsa temple is left in ruins following unprecedented wildfires
Unprecedented wildfires ripping through South Korea's southern regions have destroyed large parts of an ancient Buddhist temple, ruining two of its three state-designated 'treasures.' Five days of wildfires, considered one of South Korea's worst, have left 24 people dead, destroyed more than 200 structures and forced 27,000 people to evacuate, officials said Wednesday. The Gounsa temple was reportedly built in the 7th century during the Shilla dynasty that ruled the area and other parts of the Korean Peninsula at the time. It is nestled at the foot of Deungun Mountain in the southeastern town of Uiseong. While it doesn't house buildings constructed in the ancient period, it is home to several famous cultural heritages built later. The temple, believed to have been erected in 681 A.D., was engulfed in flames on Tuesday when the wildfires worsened due to strong winds. About 20 of the temple's 30 buildings and structures were completely burned down, including the two revered structures: 'Gaunru,' a pavilion-shaped structure built in 1668 overlooking a stream, and 'Yeonsujeon,' another traditional structure built in 1904 to mark the longevity of a king, according to the state-run Korea Heritage Service. Both were built during the Joseon dynasty, the last on the Korean Peninsula and were given the status of 'treasure,' a government-designated status given to old buildings, paintings and other cultural assets with historic and artistic significance that receive state-level protection and maintenance. 'I went there this morning and found they've been reduced to heaps of ashes," said Doryun, a senior monk who lived at the temple for more than three years when he was younger. "I feel really empty. Life is transient,' Doryun now works for a Buddhist organization in charge of the temple. He said that monks and Buddhist faithful managed to move the temple's third 'treasure,' a stone Buddha statue reportedly built in the 8th century, to a safe place. 'Many buildings were burned down, but we moved and protected other sacred assets so that we maintain the temple. We feel it's very fortunate,' Doryun told The Associated Press over the phone. Doryun also said about 20 monks and other workers live at the temple, but none have been injured. The Korea Heritage Service said the temple's two other lower-level cultural assets, including a stone pagoda, have also been found intact.
