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Disability activists continue subway protests in Seoul

Park Gyeong-seok, center, a representative of Solidarity against Disability Discrimination (SADD), remains on the platform inside Hyewha Station on Seoul Metro Line 4, Wednesday, as commuters pass by. Police officers stay close to Park watching out for any movements by his group. YonhapProtesters clash with police, subway officials at station for hours earlier this weekBy Ko Dong-hwanSubway protests by disability rights activists who are demanding an increased government budget to protect the rights of people with disabilities are becoming increasingly tense. Since last year, the activists have been disrupting subway operations throughout Seoul's subway system for long periods of time. They announced on Tuesday that they will continue with their protests “every day except on weekends and holidays,” until their demands are met.On Wednesday morning, the disability rights activists of Solidarity against Disability Discrimination (SADD), whose members consist of people with disabilities and their supporters, posted on Facebook that Seoul Metro, the city-run subway operator, a

Jan 4, 2023By Ko Dong-hwan
Disability activists continue subway protests in Seoul

Suspect in murders of taxi driver, ex-girlfriend says 'I am sorry'

Lee Ki-young, the suspect in the murders of a taxi driver and a woman, is transferred from the Ilsan Dongbu Police Agency in Goyang to the prosecution, Jan. 4. YonhapA 31-year-old man accused of killing a taxi driver and a live-in girlfriend said Wednesday he is sorry for the murders as he was sent to the prosecution for further investigation and potential indictment.Lee Ki-young, 31, allegedly killed the taxi driver in his 60s on Dec. 20 and hid the victim's body in a closet after luring him into his house on the pretext of paying compensation money for a collision he caused under the influence of alcohol.During police questioning, the suspect additionally confessed to having killed his former girlfriend in her 50s in August and abandoned her body in a riverside in Paju.Lee briefly appeared before reporters as he was transferred from the Ilsan Dongbu Police Agency in Goyang, northwest of Seoul, to the prosecution. "I am sorry," Lee told reporters after being asked if he had anything to say to the victims. "I am sorry for the murders," said Lee, completely hiding his face under a hoo

Jan 4, 2023
Suspect in murders of taxi driver, ex-girlfriend says 'I am sorry'

Court sides with decision to deport foreigner with DUI conviction

A police officer conducts a breath test on a driver at a DUI checkpoint on a street at Seoul's Yeongdeungpo District in this Nov. 6, 2021 file photo. YonhapA court has ruled in favor of the immigration office's decision to deport a foreigner convicted of drunk driving, court officials said Monday.In accordance with the Immigration Control Act, immigration authorities issued the deportation of the Chinese national after he was handed down a suspended prison term for driving while under the influence of alcohol and causing car accidents. The Chinese national then filed a lawsuit with the Ulsan District Court, asking the court to nullify the immigration office's order, arguing a procedural flaw in the decision.The Chinese man also claimed the immigration office's decision is too harsh, as he has lived in Korea for nearly 20 years without committing any illegal act.The court, however, ruled against the plaintiff, saying there was no procedural error as the immigration office had notified him of the order in advance, the officials said.The court also said the plaintiff has a DUI record in

Jan 2, 2023
Court sides with decision to deport foreigner with DUI conviction

Supreme Court approves acquittals of doctors, nurses in deaths of 4 newborns

This Dec. 17, 2017 file photo shows an intensive care unit of Ewha Womans University Mokdong Hospital in Seoul. NewsisThe Supreme Court has confirmed the not-guilty verdicts of seven doctors and nurses at Ewha Womans University Mokdong Hospital in Seoul in the case of deaths of four newborns by bacterial infection in 2017, court officials said Friday.The top court upheld lower court sentences that found the four doctors and three nurses at the university hospital not guilty of death by occupational negligence over the deaths of the newborns, they said.On Dec. 15, 2017, four infants died within a span of two hours while being treated in the intensive care unit of the general hospital in western Seoul. Forensic results later showed that their deaths were all caused by citrobacter freundii, bacteria which can cause fatal symptoms in immunocompromised patients, including infants.The seven were later referred to trial on charges of death by occupational negligence.The top and lower courts all said that the prosecution's case was based on unproven speculation, though the defendants were at

Dec 30, 2022
Supreme Court approves acquittals of doctors, nurses in deaths of 4 newborns

Court denies arrest warrants for YouTubers for alleged attempt to enter justice minister's home

The YouTubers Kang Jin-koo, left, and Choi Young-min talk to reporters before attending a court hearing, Dec. 29. YonhapA Seoul court on Friday rejected arrest warrants sought for two YouTubers on charges of attempting to trespass at the home of Justice Minister Han Dong-hoon.The Seoul Central District Court denied the prosecution's request for the detainment of Kang Jin-koo and Choi Young-min, citing the need to guarantee the right to defense of the suspects and the prosecution's insufficient explanation.Citizen Press The Tamsa TV, a YouTube channel, allegedly attempted to enter Han's apartment in southern Seoul on Nov. 27 without an appointment or permission from the minister, according to the prosecutors.The members of the channel are accused of unsuccessfully trying to open the door to Han's home while the minister's wife and child were in the apartment, they said.Han has since filed a complaint against the YouTubers on charges of trespassing and retaliatory crimes. (Yonhap)

Dec 30, 2022
Court denies arrest warrants for YouTubers for alleged attempt to enter justice minister's home

Taxi driver murder suspect identified as 31-year-old Lee Ki-young

A 31-year-old suspect enters the Goyang branch of the Uijeongbu District Court to attend a hearing to determine whether he should be arrested for allegedly murdering a taxi driver involved in a car crash and an ex-girlfriend, Dec. 28. YonhapPolice on Thursday disclosed the identity of the suspect in the murders of a taxi driver and a woman as a 31-year-old man named Lee Ki-young. The Gyeonggi Bukbu Provincial Police Agency released the personal information along with a photo of Lee's face following a meeting of its identity disclosure review board. This photo of 31-year-old Lee Ki-young, the suspect in the murders of a cab driver and a woman, is provided by the Gyeonggi Bukbu Provincial Police Agency, Dec. 29. YonhapLee is under suspicion of having killed the driver in his 60s on Dec. 20 and hid the victim's body in a closet after luring him into his house on the pretext of paying compensation money for a collision he caused under the influence of alcohol.During police questioning, the suspect additionally confessed to having killed his former girlfriend in her 50s in August and aban

Dec 29, 2022
Taxi driver murder suspect identified as 31-year-old Lee Ki-young

Man attends court hearing on arrest warrant for killing taxi driver, ex-girlfriend

A 32-year-old man enters the Goyang branch of the Uijeongbu District Court to attend a hearing to determine whether he should be arrested for allegedly murdering a taxi driver involved in a car crash and an ex-girlfriend, Dec. 28. YonhapA 32-year-old man accused of murdering a taxi driver involved in a car crash as well as an ex-girlfriend attended a court hearing Wednesday on the request of an arrest warrant for him.The suspect, whose identity has been withheld, allegedly killed the taxi driver in his 60s on Dec. 20 and hid his body in a closet after luring him into the house on the pretext of paying compensation money for a collision he caused under the influence of alcohol.During police questioning, the suspect additionally confessed he killed his former girlfriend in her 50s in August and abandoned her body in a riverside in Paju. The suspect has since lived in the deceased woman's house.Surrounded by reporters, the suspect entered the Goyang branch of the Uijeongbu District Court on Wednesday without answering any questions.A court decision is expected to come out as early as We

Dec 28, 2022
Man attends court hearing on arrest warrant for killing taxi driver, ex-girlfriend

State broadcasting watchdog raided over alleged score rigging in cable channel relicensing

The Korea Communications Commission / NewsisProsecutors on Wednesday raided the Korea Communications Commission (KCC) on suspicions of score manipulation in the process of renewing a broadcasting license for a cable TV channel in 2020.The Seoul Northern District Prosecutors Office sent investigators to several offices of KCC in Gwacheon, just south of Seoul, to seize evidence connected to the case, including the mobile phone belonging to the head of the task force in charge of the licensing, according to officials. The raid came after the Board of Audit and Inspection raised suspicions in September that some of the KCC license review panel members deliberately gave low scores to TV Chosun and another cable broadcaster, Channel A, in 2020. TV Chosun, a right-leaning channel, received 653.39 points in the license renewal review, barely passing the 650-point threshold for the renewal of cable channel licenses after getting low scores in the categories of responsible and objective broadcasting. Wednesday's raid marked the third of its kind conducted in connection with the case, and prose

Dec 28, 2022
State broadcasting watchdog raided over alleged score rigging in cable channel relicensing

Court issues arrest warrant for Yongsan Ward office chief over Itaewon crush

Yongsan Ward office chief Park Hee-young enters the Seoul Western District Court on Dec. 26, for a hearing on whether to issue an arrest warrant in connection with an investigation into the bungled response to the deadly crowd crush in Seoul's Itaewon neighborhood. YonhapYongsan Ward office chief Park Hee-young was arrested Monday on charges of failing to take steps to prevent and promptly respond to the deadly crowd crush in Seoul's Itaewon neighborhood.The Seoul Western District Court issued an arrest warrant for Park, who is accused of professional negligence resulting in death for failing to draw up sufficient accident prevention measures for Halloween crowds and to promptly respond to the Oct. 29 crowd crush in Yongsan's Itaewon district that killed 158 people.Also on Monday, an official in charge of safety and disaster prevention at the Yongsan Ward office attended the hearing alongside Park, as the court was to review whether to issue a warrant to arrest him as well in connection with the bungled response to the crowd crush. The official was charged with professional negligenc

Dec 27, 2022
Court issues arrest warrant for Yongsan Ward office chief over Itaewon crush

Court issues arrest warrants for 2 senior police officers over Itaewon tragedy

Lee Im-jae, former head of the Yongsan Police Station, appears for a hearing at the Seoul Western District Court, Dec. 23. YonhapTwo senior district police officers were arrested Friday for failing to respond promptly to the deadly crowd crush in Seoul's Itaewon neighborhood, which killed at least 158 people.The Seoul Western District Court issued an arrest warrant for Lee Im-jae, former head of the Yongsan Police Station, on charges of professional negligence resulting in death or injury.He is accused of not taking enough crowd control measures after prior warnings of overcrowding during the Halloween celebrations and arriving at the site nearly one hour after casualties occurred.The court also approved the arrest of Song Byung-joo, former head of the police station's 112 emergency hotline situation room, on the same charge.On Dec. 5, the court granted the first arrest warrants in the case for Park Sung-min, former high-ranking intelligence officer at the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency, and Kim Jin-ho, former intelligence officer at Yongsan Police Station.At that time, the special

Dec 23, 2022
Court issues arrest warrants for 2 senior police officers over Itaewon tragedy
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