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Prosecutors request ex-Supreme Court chief justice to appear for questioning

Prosecutors have summoned former Supreme Court Chief Justice Kim Myeong-su to appear for questioning in connection with a falsehood he said in 2021 about his refusal to accept the resignation of a judge facing parliamentary impeachment, sources said Wednesday.

Jul 24, 2024By Yonhap

Prosecutors request ex-Supreme Court chief justice to appear for questioning

Gov't ups limit on meal prices under anti-graft law to 50,000 won

The allowable limit for free meal expenses for public officials, journalists and private school teachers under Korea's anti-graft law will increase to 50,000 won ($36) from 30,000 won, the country's anti-corruption commission said Tuesday.

Jul 23, 2024By Anna J. Park

Gov't ups limit on meal prices under anti-graft law to 50,000 won

Retrial decision finalized for composer Yun Isang's 1968 conviction for pro-N. Korea activities

The Supreme Court has finalized a decision to retry the 1968 conviction of the late composer Yun Isang for pro-North Korea activities, sources said Tuesday.

Jul 23, 2024By Yonhap

Retrial decision finalized for composer Yun Isang's 1968 conviction for pro-N. Korea activities

Gov't to raise ceiling for meals for public servants

The state anti-corruption agency said Monday it has decided to ease restrictions on the price of meals served to public officials and relevant individuals.

Jul 22, 2024By Yonhap

Gov't to raise ceiling for meals for public servants

High school teacher referred to prosecutors for selling college entrance exam questions

Police have referred an incumbent high school teacher to the prosecution for making college entrance exam questions and selling them to a private cram school for some 250 million won ($ 180,072) over the course of four years, officials said Monday.

Jul 22, 2024By Yonhap

High school teacher referred to prosecutors for selling college entrance exam questions

8 YouTubers referred to prosecution for disclosing identities of perpetrators in gang rape case

Police have referred eight people to the prosecution for indictment on charges of disclosing the personal information of rapists behind a notorious gang rape case in the southern city of Miryang 20 years ago.

Jul 22, 2024By Yonhap

8 YouTubers referred to prosecution for disclosing identities of perpetrators in gang rape case

First lady Kim Keon Hee questioned over graft, stock manipulation allegations

First lady Kim Keon Hee was interrogated by prosecutors over allegations that she illegally accepted a luxury handbag from a Korean American pastor and was involved in a stock manipulation scheme, according to the Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office, Sunday,

Jul 21, 2024By Kwak Yeon-soo

First lady Kim Keon Hee questioned over graft, stock manipulation allegations

Appeals court upholds suspended sentence for pig farmer who dumped Thai worker's body

An appeals court in Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi Province, last Friday, upheld an 18 month prison sentence, suspended for three years, that was handed down by a lower court to the owner of a pig farm who was convicted of abandoning the corpse of his Thai employee.

Jul 18, 2024By Kim Se-jeong

Appeals court upholds suspended sentence for pig farmer who dumped Thai worker's body

3 elementary school students accused of killing pets

Multiple incidents involving elementary school students killing animals have been reported in recent days.

Jul 18, 2024By KTimes

3 elementary school students accused of killing pets

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Law & Crime

Prosecutors request ex-Supreme Court chief justice to appear for questioning

Gov't ups limit on meal prices under anti-graft law to 50,000 won

Retrial decision finalized for composer Yun Isang's 1968 conviction for pro-N. Korea activities

Gov't to raise ceiling for meals for public servants

High school teacher referred to prosecutors for selling college entrance exam questions

Top prosecutor alleges preferential treatment in questioning of first lady

8 YouTubers referred to prosecution for disclosing identities of perpetrators in gang rape case

First lady Kim Keon Hee questioned over graft, stock manipulation allegations

Appeals court upholds suspended sentence for pig farmer who dumped Thai worker's body

3 elementary school students accused of killing pets

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