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Probe into 'Lolita' photographer Rotta's rape case gathers momentum

“Lolita” photographer Rotta, famous for collaborations with celebrities, will likely face an investigation over allegations he raped or “pseudo”-raped models.

Investigations | 2018-07-27 14:16

'Itaewon murder' victim's family to get state compensation

A local court ordered the state to pay 360 million won ($321,000) in compensation to the bereaved family of a teenager killed by an American in the “Itaewon Murder” case, Thursday. The Seoul Central District Court acknowledged the state failed to properly investigate the case and thus inflicted pain to the family of Cho Joong-pil, a college student who was stabbed to death at...

Investigations | 2018-07-26 18:11

3 migrant sailors missing after fishing boat collision

Two South Korean fishing boats collided off the southeastern coast of Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost island, Thursday, leaving three foreign sailors missing. The collision took place around 6:20 a.m. when one of the boats - the 101 Geumyang-ho heading north toward Russian waters - collided with the 803 Tongyeong-ho and sank, about 600 kilometers southeast of Sapporo, accordin...

Investigations | 2018-07-26 16:47

North Korean defector jailed for sending 130 tons of rice 'home'

A North Korean defector who made unauthorized contact with the North's secret police to deliver rice and to return to the country has been sentenced to two and half years' jail. The Suwon District Court made the ruling Tuesday.

Investigations | 2018-07-26 09:37

Court dismisses Kazakh's call for refugee status

Daegu District Court dismissed a Kazakh man's appeal against the local immigration office's ruling rejecting his application for refugee status last year. The court said that if the judicial system of the applicant's country protected him fairly, he could not be recognized as a refugee.

Investigations | 2018-07-25 17:30

Special counsel obtains key evidence in opinion-rigging scandal

South Gyeongsang Province Governor Kim Kyoung-soo is expected to be questioned soon, as the independent counsel team investigating an online opinion-rigging scandal involving him obtained a USB flash drive in which evidence against him is believed to be stored. The team led by special counsel Huh Ik-bum said Wednesday a power blogger nicknamed Druking, the key figure in the scandal, submitted the password-locked digital storage device to the team last week during questioning.

Investigations | 2018-07-25 17:27

Flying 80kg truck wheel kills mother, injures three

A woman was killed when an 80-kilogram wheel flew off a 12-wheeler truck and struck the SUV carrying a family of four, Monday. The mother, 47, died at the scene. Her husband and two daughters were injured.

Investigations | 2018-07-25 15:42

Ex-Hanwha Eagles player arrested for allegedly raping minor

The suspect, 24, was expelled from South Korean professional baseball team the Hanwha Eagles. Police didn't give further details, including his name or date of expulsion, over privacy concerns.

Investigations | 2018-07-25 14:53

Taxi rip-off warning: Tourists charged 10 times usual fare, driver charged

A call van driver, 61, was arrested Tuesday for charging foreign tourists 10 times the actual fare, Incheon police said.

Investigations | 2018-07-25 14:31

Probe to focus on suspected intimidation against Roh

The independent counsel team is investigating whether an online group led by a power blogger had been threatening the late Rep. Roh Hoe-chan, former floor leader of the Justice Party to provide favors in return for offering illegal political funds. It is focusing on the suspected intimidation after the 61-year-old committed suicide Monday. He was on the team's questioning list for receiving money from the group led by the influential blogger nicknamed Druking, the central figure in the online opinion-rigging scandal.

Investigations | 2018-07-25 09:29

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