Lee Hyo-jin covers the Bank of Korea, the banking industry and broader financial news. Her previous beats include foreign affairs, North Korea and general reporting on Korean society.
Special pardons ahead of New Years' Day
Justice Minister Choo Mi-ae bows during an announcement on special pardons granted to 3,024 people ahead of New Years' Day, at the Government Complex Seoul, Tuesday. Most of the people were convicted of minor crimes related to work. Politicians and business tycoons were excluded from the list. / Yonhap
By Lee Hyo-jin