Online sex trade targeting foreign tourists uncovered in Seoul crackdown

South Korean police said Thursday they cracked down on 95 prostitution and other illicit establishments in Seoul in the first quarter, including venues that allegedly marketed sex services to foreign tourists through online platforms. The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency said 170 people, including business operators, were apprehended in the sweep, up 49 percent from a year earlier. Authorities seized 28.9 million won ($19,000) in proceeds and 66 beds used in the operations. In one particular cas