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Thu, September 19, 2019 | 00:49

Prosecutors search Busan mayor's office over Cho scandal

The prosecution conducted its search and seizure on the office of Busan Mayor Oh Keo-don, Thursday, as part of its investigation into suspicions surrounding Justice Minister nominee Cho Kuk and his family members. The Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office sent its investigators to Mayor Oh's office to search for evidence linked to an allegation over the appointment of Bu...

Kang Seung-woo | 2019-08-29 15:46

A blow to Samsung: Top court rules Lee Jae-yong guilty in graft scandal

South Korea's Supreme court on Thursday overturned part of an appeals court ruling in the bribery case of Samsung Group's de facto chief Lee Jae-yong, who had been given a two-and-a-half-year suspended sentence for seeking favour from the country's ex-leader. The Supreme Court said the interpretation by the Seoul High Court on what constituted bribes by Samsung to then-Presid...

2019-08-29 14:31

Man apprehended for attempted rape of son's fiancee

Police have apprehended a man who allegedly attempted to rape his son's fiancee after drugging her. According to the Gyeonggi Northern Provincial Police Agency, Wednesday, investigators apprehended the 56-year-old suspect, surnamed Kim, in a street in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, late Tuesday, 12 days after he attempted to commit the crime before fleeing.

Kim Jae-heun | 2019-08-28 18:12

$250 million of cocaine seized at Taean port

Police said Wednesday that they have seized more than 100 kilograms of cocaine smuggled into the Port of Taean. According to the Korea Coast Guard, police found 100.764kg of cocaine - worth roughly 300 billion won ($250 million) - hidden in plastic bags on a ship that entered the port on Sunday.

Jung Min-ho | 2019-08-28 17:28

Police question Seungri over overseas gambling allegation

Police summoned Seungri, a former member of K-pop boy band BIGBANG, Wednesday, to question him over allegations of illegal overseas gambling. Yang Hyun-suk, the former head of Seungri's former agency YG Entertainment, will also be questioned today on the same charges.

Kim Hyun-bin | 2019-08-28 16:54

Star prosecutor back in spotlight over Cho Kuk probe

A prosecutor who played a critical role in unearthing the hidden crimes of the previous Park Geun-hye government three years ago is now going after one of President Moon Jae-in's key aides. On Tuesday morning, prosecutors carried out search and seizure raids on places linked to Cho Kuk, the justice minister nominee, who is in a bind over many allegations surrounding his famil...

Jung Min-ho | 2019-08-28 15:47

Understanding young Koreans' rage against Cho Kuk

Truth about humidifier sterilizers

Key witnesses in the scandal involving deadly humidifier disinfectants, including senior officials of the product manufacturers and researchers, take an oath during a fact-finding hearing by the Special Investigation Commission on Social Disasters, at Seoul City Hall, Tuesday. The deadly products claimed over 1,400 lives, and the commission is seeking ways to support the vict...

Kim Hyun-bin | 2019-08-27 16:38

Moon's key aide under corruption probe

The prosecution began investigating allegations surrounding justice minister nominee Cho Kuk and his family, Tuesday, carrying out large-scale search and seizure raids on a dozen schools and other facilities linked to the suspicions. According to the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office, investigators conducted searches at Busan Medical Center, and Seoul National (SNU),...

Kang Seung-woo | 2019-08-27 16:38

Drunk driving fatalities dip 65% after enforcement of tougher punishment

The number of traffic accidents and fatalities caused by drunk driving fell sharply nationwide for two months after a tougher anti-DUI (driving under the influence of alcohol) law took effect on June 25, police said Tuesday. According to the National Police Agency (NPA), there was a total of 1,975 traffic accidents caused by DUI from June 25 to Aug. 24, marking a decrease of ...

2019-08-27 15:48

SNU student's admission revoked for false credentials

The Seoul National University (SNU) School of Dentistry has revoked the admission of a student for submitting a ghostwritten research thesis. The research paper was actually composed by graduate students who were studying under the student's mother, then a professor at Sungkyunkwan University.

Kim Hyun-bin | 2019-08-27 15:39

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