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Prosecution searches Gyeonggi governor's home, office

The prosecution searched the home and office of Gyeonggi Province Governor Lee Jae-myung, Tuesday, in its investigation into whether a controversial Twitter account used for illegal campaigning belonged to Lee's wife, Kim Hye-gyeong.

Investigations | 2018-11-27 16:44

Chief justice attacked by Molotov cocktail

A man threw a Molotov cocktail at the car of Supreme Court Chief Justice Kim Myeong-su who was on his way to work, police said Tuesday. The man allegedly did so out of anger at a civil case ruling against him.

Investigations | 2018-11-27 15:56

Man throws Molotov cocktail at Supreme Court chief's car [PHOTOS]

An elderly man hurled a Molotov cocktail at a vehicle carrying Supreme Court Chief Justice Kim Myeong-su on Tuesday, police said. The attack happened at 9:10 a.m. when the 74-year-old suspect, only identified by his surname Nam, threw the firebomb at the car as it was entering the top court building in southern Seoul, police said. One of the front tires caught fire, but it wa...

Investigations | 2018-11-27 10:30

Court fines woman for excessive messaging

The Supreme Court upheld Monday a ruling by a high court that fined a woman 2 million won ($1,772) for harassing her former elementary school classmate via text messages.

Investigations | 2018-11-26 19:12

Telecom firms vow collaboration in emergency

Investigators from the emergency services conducted a second inspection of a KT facility in Seoul, Monday, to identify the exact cause of a major fire, which led to a massive internet and phone blackout in the capital area.

Investigations | 2018-11-26 17:31

Man convicted of masturbating next to sleeping woman

The man, surnamed Kim, a delivery man at a Chinese restaurant, broke into a house in Yongdam-dong at 3:30 a.m. on June 5. He found a sleeping woman, lay next to her, took off his pants and masturbated.

Investigations | 2018-11-26 14:22

Ex-Gwangju mayor swindled by fake ex-first lady

Former Gwangju Mayor Yoon Jang-hyun fell victim to voice phishing, sending hundreds of millions of won to a woman who claimed to be first lady Kwon Yang-sook, Roh Moo-hyun's widow.

Investigations | 2018-11-25 17:05

Gyeonggi governor grilled by prosecution over multiple allegations

Gyeonggi Province Governor Lee Jae-myung was questioned by the prosecution, Saturday, over multiple allegations involving his family members and Election Law violations. The summons came after the police referred the case to the prosecution earlier this month, suggesting it indict the governor on at least three charges.

Investigations | 2018-11-25 17:04

Ex-Supreme Court head to face questioning

Former Supreme Court Chief Justice Yang Sung-tae seems to be losing ground in his resistance to prosecution questioning over the judiciary power abuse scandal.

Investigations | 2018-11-23 18:04

Drug kingpin arrested - 90 kilos of meth seized, police say

Korea's "drug king" identified by his surname, Yoon, 62, has been arrested, police said Friday. Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency said that Yoon, allegedly leader of Korea's biggest drug ring, was suspected of "wholesaling" 22 kilograms in three installments of methamphetamine _ known as meth or speed _ worth 73 billion won ($66 million).

Investigations | 2018-11-23 15:18

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