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Tue, March 21, 2023 | 20:16

SNU begins discussions on disciplining convicted ex-justice minister

SNU begins discussions on disciplining convicted ex-justice minister

Seoul National University has decided to begin procedures to take disciplinary action against Cho Kuk, a former justice minister and close aide of former President Moon Jae-in, after he was convicted of academic fraud and other charges at a district court last week, university officials said Wednesday.

Jun Ji-hye | 2023-02-08 15:38

Ex-justice minister, daughter blamed for unrepentant attitude over academic fraud

Ex-justice minister, daughter blamed for unrepentant attitude over academic fraud

Former Justice Minister Cho Kuk and his daughter Cho Min have been facing criticism over their unrepentant attitude toward the high-profile corruption scandal involving their family. According to legal sources, Tuesday, the Seoul Central District Court reprimanded Cho Kuk while sentencing him to two years in prison last Friday, saying he has never reflected on his wrongdoings.

Jun Ji-hye | 2023-02-07 17:05

Acquittal upheld for ex-coast guard chief over botched rescue activities in Sewol ferry sinking

Acquittal upheld for ex-coast guard chief over botched rescue activities in Sewol ferry sinking

An appeals court on Tuesday upheld the acquittal of a former maritime police chief charged with failing to carry out his duty in the rescue operation of the sinking of the Sewol ferry in 2014.

2023-02-07 16:03

Man sentenced to 40 years in prison for revenge murder at subway station

Man sentenced to 40 years in prison for revenge murder at subway station

A Seoul court on Tuesday sentenced a former subway worker to 40 years in prison for killing a female colleague he had stalked in a public restroom at a subway station.

2023-02-07 15:55

Debate heats up over chemical castration of more sex offenders

Debate heats up over chemical castration of more sex offenders

Whether chemical castration should be ordered as punishment on more child sex offenders is emerging as a key issue in legal circles, after the prosecution recently requested a court to order such a penalty for serial rapist Kim Geun-sik. These discussions reflect long-standing concerns that punishment ordered on child sex offenders in the past did not match their brutal crime...

Jun Ji-hye | 2023-02-06 16:47

Ex-justice minister gets 2-year prison term for academic irregularities surrounding family

Ex-justice minister gets 2-year prison term for academic irregularities surrounding family

Former Justice Minister Cho Kuk was sentenced to two years in prison on Friday for using his influence to receive academic favors, including university admissions, for his children.

2023-02-03 15:01

Police to introduce new measures to better handle intoxicated people

Police to introduce new measures to better handle intoxicated people

The police have vowed to introduce better measures to handle intoxicated members of the public on streets, following criticisms over their poor response which has recently led to a series of deaths. At about 8:10 p.m., Jan. 19, Dongdaemun Police Station in Seoul received a report that a drunk man in his 50s was sleeping on the street. Two officers were deployed on-site, but a...

Lee Hyo-jin | 2023-02-02 16:43

Woman in mysterious child death case given suspended prison term by appeals court

Woman in mysterious child death case given suspended prison term by appeals court

A woman was given a suspended prison term in an appeal hearing Thursday, after previously being found guilty in a trial over the mysterious disappearance and deaths of two 3-year-old girls.

2023-02-02 16:26

Bithumb's de facto owner arrested over alleged embezzlement

Bithumb's de facto owner arrested over alleged embezzlement

A businessman known to be the de facto owner of the operator of Korea's largest cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb was arrested Thursday over alleged embezzlement.

2023-02-02 09:32

Ex-President Park's chief secretary acquitted of obstructing Sewol ferry panel

Ex-President Park's chief secretary acquitted of obstructing Sewol ferry panel

Lee Byung-kee, who served as presidential chief of staff during the Park Geun-hye presidency, and eight other former government officials were acquitted Wednesday of charges of hindering the activities of an independent panel looking into a 2014 ferry sinking.

2023-02-01 21:57

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