The Korea Times - Home

Site Map PDF Subscription Register LogIn
Site Map PDF Subscription Register LogIn

Wed, November 21, 2018 | 21:36

National > Investigations >

Wartime forced laborer reflects on court victory

Lee Chun-sik, 94, is a self-proclaimed patriot. But his faith in his country took a blow in the long court battle demanding compensation for his forced labor at a Japanese steel mill during World War II. The judiciary power abuse scandal this year revealed the previous government and Supreme Court systematically held back Lee's and other wartime forced labor cases for five ye...

Investigations | 2018-11-21 16:55

A talk from heart to heart: Wartime forced labor victim Lee Chun-shik [VIDEO]

Evidence more corners Gyeonggi governor, wife in Twitter account scandal

Police have found more evidence showing the controversial Twitter account ID used in illegal campaigning for Gyeonggi Province Governor Lee Jae-myung belonged to his wife, Kim Hye-gyeong, despite their strong denials.

Investigations | 2018-11-21 16:39

Internet cafe murder case sent to prosecution for indictment

Police sent the case of Kim Seong-soo, 29, who is accused of brutally murdering a part-time worker of an internet cafe, to the prosecution for further investigation and indictment Wednesday. However, they stated that Kim's younger brother, who was present and holding the victim during the attack, was not an accomplice to murder but was involved in the initial physical assault.

Investigations | 2018-11-21 16:16

Appeals court upholds 2-yr term for ex-leader Park for election interference

A Seoul appellate court on Wednesday upheld a district court decision to sentence ousted former President Park Geun-hye to a two-year prison term for election law violations, dismissing the prosecution's request to increase the jail term by one year.

Investigations | 2018-11-21 13:58

'Golf course sex' video prompts police investigation

The man is rumored to be a vice president of a domestic securities company. A text message that has spread with the clip identified the woman as his “lover” in an extramarital relationship.

Investigations | 2018-11-21 13:52

Row arises over not guilty verdict for 2 naval officers for raping female subordinate

The Armed Forces High Court overturned, Nov. 8, a lower court ruling that had found two naval officers guilty of raping a female subordinate, causing a backlash from women's rights groups.

Investigations | 2018-11-20 18:24

Police probe 'girlfriend shots' on right-wing website

The police have launched an investigation into Ilbe Storage, an extreme right-wing website that often expresses hatred toward women, after dozens of photos showing women's private body parts - presumably taken without their consent - have been uploaded since Monday.

Investigations | 2018-11-20 16:46

Man caught breaking into veteran singer's house

Police have caught a man in his 40s, surnamed Park, after he allegedly broke into the house of veteran singer Jeon In-kwon about noon Monday. Park is under investigation, according to Jongno Police Station, Monday.

Investigations | 2018-11-20 14:46

Judges call for impeachment of colleagues involved in 'toe gov't line' scandal

The council's decision come amid a widening prosecution investigation into suspicions that former Supreme Court Chief Justice Yang Sung-tae sought to use politically sensitive trials as bargaining chips in dealings with the office of then President Park Geun-hye.

Investigations | 2018-11-19 20:36

Police, governor at loggerheads over 'foul-mouthed' Twitter account

Police and Gyeonggi Province Governor Lee Jae-myung are waging a fierce battle over the results of an investigation into a controversial Twitter ID involved in multiple irregularities that indicate it belongs to his wife. Lee strongly slammed the probe, claiming it was a politically motivated attack on him, as he has been talked of being a potential presidential candidate.

Investigations | 2018-11-19 17:07

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

CA wildfires: Number of missing persons skyrockets