South Korean authorities arrest more than 5,196 people in gambling cases

South Korean authorities arrested more than 5,196 people suspected of running or participating in illegal gambling between November 2024 and October 2025, according to a media report. Among those arrested were 97 people allegedly involved in a gambling business targeting South Koreans that was estimated to be worth $360 million. The Korean National Police Agency said sustained enforcement could help limit the networks’ influence.