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Mon, October 22, 2018 | 21:17

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Dispute rekindled over disclosure of suspect's personal info

The police's decision to disclose the personal information of a suspect in a recent atrocious murder is reigniting a years-long debate over how to balance the rights of the accused with the people's right to know. In the aftermath of a brutal crime, the public often demands the investigative authorities disclose the suspect's name and face, while rights activists claim such a...

Investigations | 2018-10-22 17:06

Nepotism scandal at public firms growing

Suspicions of nepotism are emerging at a growing number of public companies following the first allegation involving Seoul Metro, where more than 100 people given regular employment were found to be related to employees who had already been working there. The government is considering investigating all public companies for recruitment corruption.

Seoul & provinces | 2018-10-22 17:26

Stalled nuke talks may affect inter-Korean events

Denuclearization talks between North Korea and the U.S. which appear to be stalled may affect scheduled inter-Korean events, analysts said Monday. Working-level talks between U.S. Special Representative for North Korea Stephen Biegun and the North's Vice Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui have not yet begun. Instead, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said he will be meeting his North Korean counterpart for senior-level talks soon.

Politics | 2018-10-22 17:49

Generals from 2 Koreas to meet Friday

The South and North will hold generals military talks Friday as a means to follow up the military agreement reached last month. “The meeting will check on follow-up measures to the military agreement reached last month, look into drawing up and running an inter-Korean joint military committee as well as conducting a joint study on the mouth of the Han River for joint use,” the defense ministry said Monday.

Politics | 2018-10-22 17:49

Seoul denies friction with EU over CVID

A senior Cheong Wa Dae official denied reports that South Korea and the European Union failed to adopt any joint statements in last week's bilateral talks due to “differing thinking” over an assessment of the CVID concept.

Politics | 2018-10-22 16:58

Impersonation cases baffle Moon's aides

Cheong Wa Dae issued an alert to the public over fraud and extortion being committed by people impersonating aides of President Moon Jae-in, Monday.

Politics | 2018-10-22 16:55

Opposition to propose investigation into hiring allegations, corrupt kindergartens

Three opposition parties plan to submit a joint proposal for a National Assembly investigation into illegal hiring practices at public firms under the Seoul Metropolitan Government.

Politics | 2018-10-22 16:57

2 Uzbekistani kids killed in apartment fire

A four-year-old Uzbekistani boy and his 14-year-old sister died in a fire at a studio apartment in Gimhae, South Gyeongsang Province, Saturday. Eight people were injured, including another sibling and a cousin of the children who died.

Investigations | 2018-10-22 17:44

'Smoking pot abroad could be punished'

The government is warning South Koreans to stay away from marijuana when visiting or studying abroad in Canada as it could result in criminal charges when re-entering the country.

Diseases & welfare | 2018-10-22 17:00

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