Law & Crime

Man sentenced to life in prison for murdering ex-girlfriend, her daughter

A Seoul court on Friday sentenced a man to life in prison for murdering his ex-girlfriend and her daughter over a breakup.

Nov 1, 2024By Yonhap

Man sentenced to life in prison for murdering ex-girlfriend, her daughter

Kakao founder released on bail 100 days after arrest over suspected stock manipulation

Kim Beom-su, founder of tech giant Kakao, was released Thursday on court-approved bail, 100 days after being arrested over suspected stock manipulation related to the firm's takeover of a K-pop agency last year.

Oct 31, 2024By Yonhap

Kakao founder released on bail 100 days after arrest over suspected stock manipulation

American YouTuber infamous for 'comfort women' statue stunts attacked for third time

An American YouTuber infamous for stunts involving a girl statue symbolizing the victims of Japan's wartime sexual slavery was assaulted for the third time since his arrival in Korea.

Oct 31, 2024By KTimes

American YouTuber infamous for 'comfort women' statue stunts attacked for third time

ANNIVERSARY Korea urged to enact anti-discrimination law to align with global standards

Korea has been celebrated for its achievements in various fields, including rapid economic growth, the development of democracy in a relatively short period, and the captivating cultural content that has gained global recognition through music, film and food.

Oct 31, 2024By Anna J. Park

[ANNIVERSARY] Korea urged to enact anti-discrimination law to align with global standards

Main perpetrator in 'SNU Nth Room' case sentenced to 10 years

The primary perpetrator behind the notorious "Seoul National University (SNU) Nth Room" case, involving the creation and distribution of illegal artificial media targeting dozens of women, including SNU graduates, was sentenced to 10 years in prison in the first trial.

Oct 30, 2024By KTimes

Main perpetrator in 'SNU Nth Room' case sentenced to 10 years

Police apprehend 506 suspects over deepfake sex crimes this year

Police have rounded up 506 suspects connected to deepfake sex crimes so far this year, the National Police Agency (NPA) said Wednesday.

Oct 30, 2024By Yonhap

Police apprehend 506 suspects over deepfake sex crimes this year

Louis Vuitton bag refurbishment turns costly as court orders 15 million won in damages

Refurbishing luxury bags into new forms has been ruled a trademark infringement, requiring compensation to the brand.

Oct 29, 2024By KTimes

Louis Vuitton bag refurbishment turns costly as court orders 15 million won in damages

Korean man detained in China on espionage charges

A South Korean man working for a Chinese semiconductor company is set to stand trial in China on espionage charges, as confirmed by the Korean Embassy in Beijing on Tuesday.

Oct 29, 2024By Anna J. Park

Korean man detained in China on espionage charges

Police crack down on fake police uniforms during Halloween celebrations

Police said Monday they are intensively cracking down on the sale and wearing of police officer costumes during the Halloween celebrations.

Oct 28, 2024By Yonhap

Police crack down on fake police uniforms during Halloween celebrations

Police investigate suspected illegal house-sharing biz involving Moon's daughter

Police have secured CCTV footage of a studio apartment owned by former President Moon Jae-in's daughter as part of an investigation into allegations that she illegally operated a house-sharing business without official declaration, officials said Monday.