Gender ministry sets up manual to prevent stalking crimes in public sector The Ministry of Gender Equality and Family said Tuesday that it has set out guidelines to prevent stalking crimes at public institutions, including separating victims from the perpetrators before deciding on a punishment.Nov 7, 2023
Olympic fencing medalist banned from leaving country over suspected collusion in ex-fiance's alleged fraud Police have banned Olympic fencing medalist Nam Hyun-hee from leaving the country as part of an investigation into suspicions that she could be an accomplice in alleged fraud by her former fiance, officials said Tuesday.Nov 7, 2023
Fugitive caught 3 days after escape from hospital A prison fugitive, who had been on the run for three days after escaping during outside hospital treatment, was caught Monday on the northern outskirts of Seoul, police said.Nov 7, 2023
Prosecutors demand death penalty for suspect in grisly Busan murder Prosecutors on Monday demanded the death penalty for the suspect behind the high-profile murder in the southeastern city of Busan who allegedly committed the crime "out of curiosity about murder."Nov 6, 2023
Fugitive remains on the run for 3rd day after escape from hospital A police manhunt for a prison fugitive, who escaped during outside hospital treatment last week, entered its third day Monday, amid little clue over his whereabouts.Nov 6, 2023
Actor Lee Sun-kyun said to deny taking drugs on purpose "Parasite" actor Lee Sun-kyun is said to have denied taking drugs on purpose, sources said Sunday, effectively acknowledging the allegations that he used drugs illegally.Nov 5, 2023
Actor Lee Sun-kyun makes 2nd appearance before police over suspected drug use Actor Lee Sun-kyun of the 2020 Oscar-winning movie "Parasite" appeared before police a second time Saturday to undergo questioning over his suspected drug use.Nov 4, 2023
Arrest warrant issued for ex-fiance of Olympic fencing medalist A Seoul court issued a warrant Friday to arrest the former fiance of Olympic fencing medalist Nam Hyun-hee on charges of fraud.Nov 3, 2023
Supreme Court confirms acquittal of 9 ex-Coast Guard officials in Sewol ferry sinking The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld lower courts' acquittal of nine former officials of the Korea Coast Guard, who were all charged with failing to carry out their duty in the rescue operation for the sinking of the Sewol ferry in 2014.Nov 2, 2023
Actor Lee Sun-kyun set for 2nd questioning on suspected drug use this week Actor Lee Sun-kyun of the 2020 Oscar-winning movie "Parasite" will appear before police this week for the second round of questioning over suspected drug use, officials said Thursday.Nov 2, 2023
