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CJ Group heir-apparent gets suspended jail term for drug smuggling

By Kim Jae-heunLee Sun-hoLee Sun-ho, CJ Group heir-apparent and the eldest son of group Chairman Lee Jae-hyun, was freed from detention, Thursday, after a local court gave him a three-year prison term suspended for four years after finding him guilty of drug smuggling.The Incheon District Court did not order him to undergo probation or take an anti-drug education program.“Drugs, including marijuana, are highly psychedelic and addictive, and smuggling them is a serious crime as it can lead to prevalence of illegal substances and other criminal activities,” the court said in the ruling. “However, we decided to not imprison Lee as he has no criminal record and fully regrets his mistake.”On Sept. 1, Lee was caught at Incheon International Airport while attempting to smuggle dozens of e-cigarette cartridges filled with highly enriched liquid marijuana from the United States. A customs screening also found Lee was carrying 167 edible marijuana products in his backpack. Lee said he had purchased them in Los Angeles where their use is legal. The chaebol scion also tes

Oct 24, 2019By Kim Jae-heun
CJ Group heir-apparent gets suspended jail term for drug smuggling

'Too powerful, too political': reining back prosecutorial power

The flag of the prosecution and the Korean national flag are hoisted side by side in front of the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office in southern Seoul. / Korea Times fileDebates rise over new investigative body for high-profile casesBy Lee Suh-yoonThe promise of prosecutorial reform has been made by almost every Korean presidential candidate. However, few had the political will or courage to try once elected. None have come this close. The prosecution's investigation into allegations surrounding short-lived former Justice Minister Cho Kuk's family has reignited the debate over the political neutrality of what is essentially a non-elected office of civil servants, sparking public support and attention to fast-tracked bills aimed at curbing the agency's extensive powers. One prominent idea is setting up a separate investigative body for crimes of high-ranking public officials.Korean prosecutors have powers that are not granted to their counterparts in other developed nations. They have the exclusive right to criminally charge someone, except some minor crimes left to the police

Oct 24, 2019
'Too powerful, too political': reining back prosecutorial power

Wife of ex-justice minister arrested in corruption probe

Chung Kyung-sim, the wife of former Justice Minister Cho Kuk, appears at the Seoul Central District Court on Wednesday to attend a hearing that will decide on her arrest. She faces eleven charges including obstruction of business, forgery, violation of the capital market law and destruction of evidence. Korea Times photo by Shim Hyun-chulA Seoul court on Thursday approved an arrest warrant for Chung Kyung-sim, wife of former Justice Minister Cho Kuk, in a move that is expected to add traction to the prosecution's probe over charges related to her daughter's college admission and a private equity fund (PEF) investment.Following a hearing on Wednesday, the Seoul Central District Court approved the prosecution's request, which was filed on Monday, saying the charges are justified and there is the possibility of Chung attempting to destroy evidence, among other reasons.Chung, a Dongyang University professor, appeared at the court in southern Seoul at around 10:10 a.m. Wednesday for the hearing."I will faithfully (explain everything) at the court hearing," Chung told reporters upon arriva

Oct 24, 2019
Wife of ex-justice minister arrested in corruption probe
  • Corruption investigation zeros in on ex-minister

DB Group ex-chairman comes home to face sexual violence allegations

DB Group’s former Chairman Kim Jun-ki is taken by police officers to be questioned about allegations of sexual assault and sexual harassment, upon his arrival at Incheon International Airport, Wednesday, after more than two years of staying in the U.S. to avoid an investigation. / YonhapBy Kim Jae-heunDB Group's former Chairman Kim Jun-ki returned to Korea, Wednesday, after staying in the U.S. for two years, to face the police investigation into his alleged rape of his housekeeper and sexual harassment of his secretary.Kim was detained by the police upon arrival at Incheon International Airport from New York early in the morning, and was immediately transferred to the Suseo Police Station in Seoul.He had notified the police of his arrival date and time through his lawyer, and the police obtained a detention warrant from a local court before his arrival.Kim appeared in the arrival hall at 3:47 a.m., covering his handcuffed hands with a cloth, and stayed silent when reporters asked whether he admitted to the crimes and why he had been avoiding the police investigation. As the que

Oct 23, 2019By Kim Jae-heun
DB Group ex-chairman comes home to face sexual violence allegations

Ex-minister's wife at court

Chung Kyung-sim, the wife of former Justice Minister Cho Kuk, enters the Seoul Central District Court in southern Seoul, Wednesday, to attend the court's review on whether to issue an arrest warrant for her over corruption allegations related to her daughter's college admissions and an investment in a private equity fund. It was her first public appearance since the scandal broke about two months ago. She told reporters, “I'll faithfully explain in court.” / Yonhap

Oct 23, 2019By Kim Jae-heun
Ex-minister's wife at court

Court to decide on arrest of ex-justice minister's wife

Chung Kyung-sim, the wife of former Justice Minister Cho Kuk, appears at the Seoul Central District Court on Wednesday to attend a hearing that will decide on her arrest. She faces eleven charges including obstruction of business, forgery, violation of the capital market law and destruction of evidence. Korea Times photo by Shim Hyun-chulThe wife of former Justice Minister Cho Kuk attended a court hearing Wednesday that will decide whether an arrest warrant will be issued for her over charges related to her daughter's college admission and an investment in a private equity fund (PEF).Chung Kyung-sim, a Dongyang University professor, appeared at the Seoul Central District Court in southern Seoul at around 10:10 a.m. for the hearing.For roughly two months, the prosecution has been looking into Cho's family over allegations regarding the forgery of a college presidential citation, a dubious financial investment and academic favors."I will faithfully (explain everything) at the court hearing," Chung told reporters upon arrival at the court amid flashes of cameras by the press.The prosecu

Oct 23, 2019
Court to decide on arrest of ex-justice minister's wife

Arrest warrant sought for ex-justice minister's wife

The Korean national flag is reflected on the main door of the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office in Seoul, Monday. The prosecution requested a Seoul court to issue an arrest warrant for former Justice Minister Cho Kuk's wife Chung Kyung-sim over multiple corruption allegations. YonhapBy Kim Hyun-binThe Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office requested a Seoul court to issue an arrest warrant for former Justice Minister Cho Kuk's wife, Chung Kyung-sim, a Dongyang University professor, Monday, on 11 charges including obstruction of business, forgery, violation of the capital market law and destruction of evidence.The request comes a week after Cho announced his resignation on Oct. 14, just 34 days after his appointment, following mounting pressure over corruption scandals involving him and his family.The warrant request also comes 55 days after the prosecution initiated its investigation into Cho's family over the allegations of forgery of university presidential citations, dubious investment in a private equity fund (PEF) as well as academic favors for the couple's children

Oct 21, 2019By Kim Hyun-bin
Arrest warrant sought for ex-justice minister's wife

Prosecution seeks to arrest wife of ex-justice minister on eleven charges

Prosecutors asked a Seoul court Monday to issue an arrest warrant for the wife of ex-Justice Minister Cho Kuk on eleven charges including obstruction of business and violation of the capital market law.The request came about two months since the prosecution started investigating Cho's family over allegations regarding the forgery of a college presidential citation, a dubious investment in a private equity fund (PEF) and academic favors.The Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office sought an arrest warrant for Chung Kyung-sim, a Dongyang University professor, over the allegations. Chung's health was cited as a key factor affecting whether the prosecution could press ahead with the arrest request.But the prosecution appears to have judged it inevitable that she should be taken into custody.The 57-year-old Chung is alleged to have been involved in fabricating a college presidential citation related to voluntary activity by her daughter at Dongyang University in Yeongju, 230 kilometers southeast of Seoul.In early September, Chung was indicted on forgery charges while her husband was att

Oct 21, 2019
Prosecution seeks to arrest wife of ex-justice minister on eleven charges

Samsung scion's bribery retrial to start this week

Lee Jae-yong, left, shakes President Moon Jae-in's hand during Moon's visit to a Samsung Display factory in Asan, South Chungcheong Province, Oct. 10. / Joint Press Corps By Lee Suh-yoonThe review of an appeals court verdict in Samsung scion Lee Jae-yong's bribery case involving impeached former President Park Geun-hye will start Friday. Lee spent a year behind bars for providing billions of won in bribes to ex-President Park and her confidante Choi Soon-sil. He was freed on a suspended sentence in February last year, after the appeals court concluded there was insufficient evidence to show the money was bribes, aimed at securing Cheong Wa Dae's support for Lee taking over the top position at Samsung.However, the Supreme Court overturned the decision Aug. 29 and ordered the appeals court to review the case. In its ruling, it said 3.4 billion won ($2.8 million) that Samsung used to buy three race horses for Choi's daughter could be considered a bribe. It also said th

Oct 20, 2019
Samsung scion's bribery retrial to start this week

Prosecutors seek arrest warrants for college activists for breaking into US ambassador's residence

Members of liberal civic groups demand police release the college students who were detained for allegedly breaking into the residence of U.S. Ambassador Harry Harris, in front of Namdaemun Police Station in Seoul, Saturday. YonhapProsecutors said Sunday they have requested a Seoul court to issue arrest warrants for seven progressive college students on charges of breaking into the U.S. ambassador's residence.Seventeen members of a progressive college student group used ladders to climb over the wall of the Habib House in Seoul on Friday afternoon.The residence was vacant at that time, as Ambassador Harry Harris and his wife were away for a Cheong Wa Dae reception hosted by President Moon Jae-in. The activists displayed banners reading "Harris leave this land," with two others having attempted to break into the compound. They were protesting Washington's call for Seoul to sharply increase its financial contribution to the presence of American troops in South Korea.All 17 students were soon taken to police stations, and police sought arrest warrants for nine of them. After review

Oct 20, 2019
Prosecutors seek arrest warrants for college activists for breaking into US ambassador's residence
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