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Top court refuses to hand over ex-OCA head computer

The Supreme Court refused prosecutors' request to hand over computer hard drives used by Justice Ko Young-han who resigned as Office of Court Administration (OCA) head over his alleged deep involvement in creating a “blacklist of judges.”

Investigations | 2018-07-08 16:22

Korean teens outgrow Japanese

“Koreans were shorter than the Japanese in the 1960s, and the two people were almost the same in the 1970s and 80s. But Koreans have outgrown Japanese since the 1990s,” Professor Hiroshi Mori said.

Investigations | 2018-07-08 12:05

Syrian man arrested for promoting IS terrorism

A Syrian man has been arrested after allegedly promoting the Islamic State (IS) terrorist group and encouraging other foreign workers to be part of it, police said Friday. According to the Incheon Metropolitan Police Agency, the man, 33, whose identity is being withheld, was arrested for allegedly violating the anti-terrorism law, which bans activities that can endanger natio...

Investigations | 2018-07-06 11:37

Court denies arrest warrant for Korean Air chief

A Seoul court on Friday refused to issue an arrest warrant for Korean Air Chairman Cho Yang-ho on embezzlement, tax evasion and other charges. The Seoul Southern District Court said it is difficult to acknowledge the need and reasons for Cho's detention, given that his charges are disputable and the court needs to guarantee his right to defense.

Investigations | 2018-07-06 10:00

Ex-meal supplier refutes Asiana chief over quality issue

In-flight catering service LSG Sky Chefs, a former partner of Kumho Asiana, criticized the Korean carrier's chairman Park Sam-koo, Thursday, calling his claimed reason for terminating business contract “dishonest.”

Investigations | 2018-07-05 17:08

Prosecutors search Hyundai Motor for illicit hiring

Prosecutors searched the headquarters of Hyundai Motor, Thursday, over suspicions the carmaker illegally hired retired senior Fair Trade Commission (FTC) officials.

Investigations | 2018-07-05 15:57

Brokers exploit refugee law for foreign workers

A lawyer is under investigation after allegedly exploiting loopholes in the refugee law to help foreigners work here. According to the Ministry of Justice Thursday, the lawyer, surnamed Kang, 43, and two other people are being investigated for allegedly helping foreigners stay and work in Korea by abusing the refugee law, which allows them to stay for up to a few years. This ...

Investigations | 2018-07-05 14:05

Korean Air chief appears for court arraignment

Korean Air Chairman Cho Yang-ho appeared at a Seoul court Thursday for an arraignment session held to determine whether he should be arrested on embezzlement, tax evasion and other charges.

Investigations | 2018-07-05 11:27

Prosecutors seek prison for Druking

Prosecutors requested the Seoul Central District Court to hand out prison sentences to the four people involved in the “Druking” case.

Investigations | 2018-07-04 20:56

Man sleeping on road run over and killed

YonhapBy Jung Hae-myoung A man in his 40s was killed in Busan early Wednesday after being hit by a taxi while lying in the road, police said.According to police, he was sleeping in the middle of the road while intoxicated when the taxi ran over him. He was immediately taken to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 2:36 a.m. Police are investigating whether the ta...

Investigations | 2018-07-04 17:52

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