Law & Crime
Conviction upheld for man who tricked pregnant lover into taking abortion pills
The Supreme Court has upheld a guilty verdict for a man who tricked his pregnant lover into taking abortion pills three years ago.
Jun 19, 2024
Jung Min-ho
Korea Times Politics & City Reporter
Jung Min-ho has worked as a staff writer at The Korea Times since 2012, mostly covering social and political issues. He currently belongs to the Politics & City Desk where he covers topics such as health, labor and human rights. Prior to joining the team, he was responsible for covering North Korea and sports. His article about a biosecurity breach of Middle East respiratory syndrome won him an award from the Korea Science Journalists Association in 2016. He is also the co-author of the book, "Medical Pioneers of Korea" (2019). He served as the head of the international relations committee at the Journalists Association of Korea from 2021 to 2023.
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Entertainment
Actor Lee Young-ae donates 50 million won to help families of fallen ROKS Cheonan sailors
Actress Lee Young-ae has offered 50 million won ($36,000) to help the families of the fallen 46 heroes of the ROKS Cheonan, a South Korean Navy corvette destroyed by a North Korean submarine torpedo attack in 2010.
Jun 18, 2024
Environment & Animals
Judiciary to draw up guidelines on penalties for animal abusers
The Korean Supreme Court's Sentencing Commission will draw up guidelines on penalties for animal abusers in an effort to gain public trust.
Jun 18, 2024
Law & Crime
Jeju hotel employee detained for raping Chinese tourist in her room
A hotel receptionist in Jeju has been detained by police for the alleged sexual assault of a Chinese guest after gaining entry to her room with a master key, according to police on Tuesday.
Jun 18, 2024
Society
Man falls from building, lands on another man killing both in Busan
Two men have died after a man who fell from an apartment building landed on top of another man in Busan, police said on Monday.
Jun 17, 2024
Law & Crime
Police say officer won't face disciplinary action over death of man shocked with Taser
A police officer who used a Taser to subdue a knife-wielding man last month will not face criminal charges or disciplinary action over the man’s subsequent death, police said on Monday.
Jun 17, 2024
Society
CPR saves 3-year-old's life after swimming accident
A 3-year-old child was resuscitated after almost drowning in a swimming pool at Damyang, a county in South Jeolla Province.
Jun 17, 2024
Law & Crime
South African gets 10-year sentence for meth smuggling
A South African man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for smuggling a significant quantity of methamphetamines from his country into Korea.
Jun 14, 2024
Environment & Animals
Man under investigation for killing dog on Jeju Island
A man is being investigated on suspicion of slaughtering his dog in front of other dogs in Jeju.
Jun 14, 2024