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Mandating patients to clean hospital violates human rights: court
Mandating patients to clean hospital violates human rights: court
A local hospital infringed on patients' rights to receive treatment when it ordered patients recovering from alcoholism to clean the facilities, although the hospital claimed such an order was for rehabilitation purposes, according to a court. According to legal sources, Monday, the Seoul Administrative Court handed down the ruling against the four plaintiffs who filed a laws...
Jun Ji-hye | 2023-02-27 17:04
Ex-KOICA director indicted on alleged graft in return for favors
Ex-KOICA director indicted on alleged graft in return for favors
A former executive director of the overseas aid agency Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) was indicted Tuesday on charges of taking bribes from employees in exchange for workplace favors, prosecutors said. The 60-year-old suspect, only identified by his surname Song, is under suspicion of taking a combined 412 million won ($318,000) in the form of no-interest loan...
2023-02-21 17:50
Prosecution launches special unit to fight growing drug crimes
Prosecution launches special unit to fight growing drug crimes
Prosecutors launched a special investigation unit on Tuesday to combat growing drug crimes through coordinated efforts with other government agencies.
2023-02-21 12:00
Court rejects state compensation for boy's death after vaccinations
Court rejects state compensation for boy's death after vaccinations
A court has ruled against a mother who filed a compensation suit against the state claiming her son had died after being vaccinated against typhoid fever and other diseases upon the request of a school the son entered. According to legal sources, Monday, the Seoul Administrative Court handed down the ruling, Dec. 8, saying the son was not eligible for state compensation as he...
Jun Ji-hye | 2023-02-20 17:20
Key figure in development corruption case arrested again
Key figure in development corruption case arrested again
The owner of an asset management firm at the center of a high-profile development corruption scandal was arrested again Saturday, this time on charges of concealing criminal proceeds.
2023-02-18 10:14
Ex-teacher gets jail term for putting detergent in kindergarteners' meals
Ex-teacher gets jail term for putting detergent in kindergarteners' meals
A former kindergarten teacher has received a four-year jail term for putting detergent and mosquito repellent into the meals of kindergarten students. The Seoul Southern District Court convicted the 50-year-old on charges of attempted injury to children, Thursday, and arrested her in the court.
Jun Ji-hye | 2023-02-17 16:20
Foreigners caught funding terrorist group using cryptocurrency
Foreigners caught funding terrorist group using cryptocurrency
Two foreign nationals residing in Korea have been arrested for funding an al-Qaida-linked terrorist group using cryptocurrency, police said Thursday.
2023-02-16 20:40
Yoon's office again rejects stock manipulation allegations involving first lady
Yoon's office again rejects stock manipulation allegations involving first lady
The office of President Yoon Suk Yeol again rejected stock manipulation allegations involving first lady Kim Keon Hee on Tuesday as the main opposition party stepped up its calls for a special prosecutor investigation.
2023-02-14 20:53
Rights watchdog asks police officers to show IDs when requested while on duty
Rights watchdog asks police officers to show IDs when requested while on duty
Police officers need to show their identification if asked to do so while performing their duties, the state human rights watchdog said Monday.
2023-02-13 16:25
'40 children die every year because of abuse'
'40 children die every year because of abuse'
About 40 children have died every year in Korea due to child abuse committed mostly by their parents. According to statistics from the Ministry of Health and Welfare, Monday, the number of children who died from child abuse stood at 38 in 2017, 28 in 2018, 42 in 2019, 43 in 2020 and 40 in 2021, with its average tallied at about 38.
Jun Ji-hye | 2023-02-13 16:03
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