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Human bones found in factory's water purifier plant

By Park Si-soo Human bones were found inside a water purifying facility of a manufacturing plant in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province, police said Friday. They were discovered in a jacket on Tuesday that workers removed while cleaning the facility. The National Forensic Service examined the bones but failed to identify the person. It also failed to confirm the time and cause of death.“There are signs that the skeleton was struck by a powerful external force, but it's uncertain if the force was applied before or after death,” the institute wrote in an interim report. “The victim is presumed to be male, but not 100 percent certain.” Police said the victim is believed to have been killed and dumped inside the facility. They said the victim was presumed to be a foreigner because the jacket was a Southeast Asian brand never sold here.

Apr 6, 2018
Human bones found in factory's water purifier plant
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Ex-President Park sentenced to 24 years in prison

Park Geun-hye / Korea Times file People watch a live broadcast of the court’s ruling on former President Park Geun-hye at Seoul Station’s passenger terminal, Friday. Park was sentenced to 24 years in prison and fined 18 billion won on 16 corruption charges. / Korea Times photo by Shim Hyun-chul # Verdict summary- Former President Park Geun-hye sentenced to 24 years' jail, fined 18 billion won on 16 charges.- Park convicted of 16 of 18 charges against her.- Park convicted of power abuse to extort money from companies to set up two non-profit foundations under her friend’s control.- Park found guilty of pressing Hyundai Motor to sign a deal with KD Corporation, a company run by a close friend of Park’s friend Choi Soon-sil.- Park acquitted of power abuse relating to forcing Hyundai Motor to run ads for Choi’s company.- Park convicted of pressing Lotte Group to donate 7 billion won ($6.55 million) to the K-Sports Foundation, a non-profit foundation run by Choi.- Park found guilty of forcing telecom company KT to hire Choi’s close friend and

Apr 6, 2018
Ex-President Park sentenced to 24 years in prison

Prosecutors raid Samsung over alleged attempt to sabotage unions

Prosecutors on Friday raided Samsung Electronics Service in an investigation into allegations that Samsung Group sabotaged the establishment of labor unions in its affiliated companies.The Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office has recently secured thousands of pages of documents that contain details regarding the top conglomerate's attempts to hamper workers' efforts to set up labor unions. Samsung is notorious for its "no union" policy.The files were obtained during a raid of two Samsung Electronics buildings as part of an investigation into suspicions that it paid lawsuit fees on behalf of a company allegedly owned by former President Lee Myung-bak.The prosecution investigated Samsung's alleged anti-union maneuvers after Sim Sang-jeung, an opposition lawmaker, in 2013 disclosed the group's 2012 report containing guidelines to prevent employees from organizing labor unions and to dismantle them if they form.Unionized workers at Samsung Everland Inc. -- now merged with Samsung C&T Corp. -- filed a complaint with the prosecution against Chairman Lee Kun-hee and other group of

Apr 6, 2018
Prosecutors raid Samsung over alleged attempt to sabotage unions

American professor at Pusan University flees after sexual harassment probe

By Kang Aa-youngAn American professor at Pusan University fled the country after police started investigating sexual harassment allegations against him. The university admitted Thursday that the professor allegedly verbally and sexually harassed several female students in front of a bar near the school on March 28. He then allegedly kissed a student's cheek and said inappropriate things, including sexual insults, to other students.The students put up a hand-written poster about his behavior and remarks. Some students wrote in protest, "I'm not going to have sex with you" on the blackboard before his lecture, following remarks he had made.The school ordered him to appear at a disciplinary session but he fled the country after sending a resignation email. The school department fired him and his photo was removed from the faculty list. A school official rejected a Korea Times request to reveal the professor's identity.

Apr 5, 2018
American professor at Pusan University flees after sexual harassment probe

Authorities pole apart over police system

By Kim Hyun-binThe government is pushing to introduce a regional autonomous police system as early as 2020.This is timed with the handover of many of the national police duties to local units.Cheong Wa Dae's Committee on Local Autonomy Development recently unveiled a plan dubbed “The Autonomous Police Act” where the local police system will be introduced through a pilot program in five major cities and provinces starting next year.The system is scheduled to be expanded to all 17 major cities and provinces in the near future, the committee stated.Currently, the nation's police forces, except on Jeju, are under the direct control of the central National Police Agency (NPA).President Moon Jae-in is seeking to decentralize the police to prevent excessive force and abuse of power. This was part of his key campaign pledge to reform the country's legal and law enforcement agencies. This reform has been backed by the public, calling for stricter checks and balances between prosecutors and police. The details of the plan would need further ironing out, including the duties the loc

Apr 4, 2018

2 doctors, one nurse arrested over deaths of newborns at university hospital

Professor Cho Soo-jin / YonhapTwo doctors and one nurse were arrested Wednesday on charges of negligent homicide over the deaths of four newborns by bacterial infection at Ewha Womans University Hospital in western Seoul late last year.The Seoul Southern District Court issued warrants for the three, including pediatric professor Cho Soo-jin, 45, and another doctor identified only by the surname Park after arraigning them on Tuesday. The court cited concern they might attempt to destroy evidence unless arrested.They are accused of overlooking duties and breaching hygiene rules in the treatment of the premature babies, causing the infants to get infected with a bacteria that can be fatal to immunocompromised patients.On Dec. 16, the four infants died in less than a two-hour period while being treated in the intensive care unit of the hospital. Forensic results later confirmed that their deaths were all caused by the same type of bacteria.Police believe that the two nurses violated hygiene regulations when they were preparing fluid for injections. The chief doctor and nurse are accused

Apr 4, 2018
2 doctors, one nurse arrested over deaths of newborns at university hospital

Bus driver with pneumonia entitled to compensation

By Lee Kyung-min An administrative court in Seoul recently ruled that a man who developed pneumonia 10 months after working as a cram school bus driver was eligible for state compensation for a work-related illness. Seoul Administrative Court ruled partially in favor of the man, 78, identified only by his surname Park, who sued the Korea Workers' Compensation and Welfare Service (KOMWEL) after the labor ministry-supervised organization had earlier rejected his request. The court recognized a causal link between his respiratory disease and his work, citing possible exposure to the virus while in an enclosed environment. “Pneumonia is an infection in one or both lungs which can be caused by bacteria and viruses,” the court ruling said.“The court cannot rule out the possibility that he became infected while coming into contact with various people in a closed setting for an extended period.” Park sought legal redress soon after he lost consciousness on a stairway near his home in May 2016, less than a year after he began working as a driver for at least six hours

Apr 3, 2018

School hostage suspect says it was 'on God's order'

The school hostage suspect, 25, surnamed Yang, is taken to Bangbae Police Station on Monday. / YonhapBy Park Si-soo A man who caught on Monday after taking a teenage girl hostage at a Seoul elementary said he did so “on God's order,” according to police. The man, 25, surnamed Yang, is being questioned at Bangbae Police Station.According to Yonhap News Agency, he told police he entered Bangbae Elementary School after a voice ordered him to “take a student hostage, arm yourself and fight against the world.” He entered through the school gate after introducing himself to a security guard as a school graduate, which turned out to be true. He then took the girl hostage at knifepoint at 11:43 a.m. and held her for about one hour. A police commando team seized him at 12.43 p.m. while he was distracted drinking from a water bottle. The girl was freed unharmed and taken to hospital to be checked. Police said the man was diagnosed with schizophrenia in July 2013 and had received periodical medical treatment. He holds a state-issued disability card (issued in November 20

Apr 3, 2018
School hostage suspect says it was 'on God's order'
  • Man held after taking girl hostage at Seoul school

VIDEO Americans go on rampage on subway

The victim, left, was taken to hospital. / captured from FacebookBy Kang Aa-youngThree Americans, including a 32-year-old hagwon teacher, went on a rampage on a subway train, Friday, attacking and harassing passengers.The three are now under police investigation.  According to police, a woman hit a Korean man and abused him on the train at around 5 p.m. The man suffered bruises and cuts to his face.Police said the three attacked the man after he asked them to "be quiet."A video clip that went viral shows that at least one American made racist gestures to passengers and swore at them. Some passengers moved away. "The three were sober at that time ― one was found to be a English teacher from an academy in Gangnam,” a police spokesperson said.# RELATED VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-BHbVeGmVo

Apr 3, 2018
Americans go on rampage on subway [VIDEO]

Man threatens to bomb Korea University

By Kang Aa-youngPolice are hunting for a man who threatened to bomb Korea University.Police received a call at around 4:25 a.m. Tuesday from a man who claimed he was heading to the university and carrying explosives.The man called from a pay phone in Anam-dong, Seoul, where the university is located, according to police.Police sent a bomb squad, detection dogs and fire engines and searched for three hours but found no explosives."It seems it was a prank call" a police officer was quoted as saying. Police are checking CCTV footage.

Apr 3, 2018
Man threatens to bomb Korea University
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