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7 out of 10 women quit jobs after being sexually assaulted

Seven out of 10 workplace sexual assault victims ended up leaving their jobs last year, according to a recent study. The Seoul Women Workers Association’s study published last week showed that out of 103 respondents, 72 percent said they quit their jobs because of retaliation from companies and colleagues because they raised the issue. Among those who quit, 82 percent answered they quit within six months _ 57 percent within 30 days.

Investigations | 2017-07-21 18:33

Top court justice urged to break silence over 'blacklist of judges'

Criticism is mounting against Supreme Court Chief Justice Yang Sung-tae as he continued to ignore calls for judicial reform Friday despite the resignation of a senior judge who demanded that he immediately initiate the long-stalled task. Yang has been dismissing calls from judges nationwide to clarify allegations that the top court under his direction created a “blacklist of judges.” The alleged systematic effort was to suppress “anti-conformist” voices within the judiciary by denying promotions to those critical of the judicial administration and Chief Justice Yang. He has about two months ...

Investigations | 2017-07-21 16:24

Police discharge photo causes sexual harassment controversy

A photo of a soon-to-be discharged group of police on mandatory conscription duty leering at the police force’s female mascot is sexual harassment, angry citizens claim.

Investigations | 2017-07-21 15:14

Samsung heir to pay W8.6 bil. in divorce case

Seoul Family Court ruled Thursday on the divorce case between the Samsung owner family’s first daughter Lee Boo-jin and her husband Lim Woo-jae, Thursday, ordering Lee to pay her husband 8.6 billion won ($7.6 million) in distribution of property. The court granted Lee, CEO of Hotel Shilla, custody of their son, while giving the father monthly visitation rights. The two marrie...

Investigations | 2017-07-20 17:58

London holiday scam fools Korean tourists

Lee Myeong-hui, 47, never thought she would be swindled in a booking scam. After making a full payment of 2.09 million won ($1,856) for accommodation in London, she was no longer able to reach her hosts. She soon discovered she wasn’t the only one - she found 14 others scammed by the same hosts running a guesthouse in downtown London. The 15 victims claim they have been conne...

Investigations | 2017-07-20 16:52

'Show Me the Money' rapper convicted of dating violence

Iron, the runner-up in season three of the popular rap show “Show Me the Money,” has received a suspended jail term for assaulting his ex-girlfriend.

Investigations | 2017-07-20 15:49

Decision on broadcasting court proceedings delayed

The Supreme Court delayed a decision on whether to allow live broadcasts of court proceedings, as the justices failed to agree on the particulars citing far-reaching consequences. The nation’s top court said Thursday its justices were unable to reach an agreement on whether broadcasts should be allowed at all, and, if they should, to what extent. The next meeting is scheduled for next Tuesday. “The meeting was postponed as the justices had differing opinions. They will convene a meeting next week to further discuss the issue,” a member of the judicial circle said. Currently, taking pictures ...

Investigations | 2017-07-20 15:13

BIGBANG's T.O.P receives suspended jail term for smoking marijuana

T.O.P of K-pop boy band BIGBANG was sentenced to a suspended jail sentence for smoking marijuana. On Thursday, Seoul Central District Court sentenced the star, whose name is Choi Seung-hyun, 29, to 10 months’ jail, suspended for two years and a fine of 20 million won ($17,769). Choi was charged with smoking liquid marijuana - in an electronic cigarette vaporizer - with a fema...

Investigations | 2017-07-20 14:01

[INTERVIEW] Marrying US technology with defectors' North Korea expertise

How do we know that what we know about North Korea is true? Kim Byeong-uk, a North Korean defector and president of the Seoul-based think tank North Korea Development Institute, has been wrestling with the question on the credibility of information about the reclusive state since he returned to Seoul on Sunday from a three-week trip to the United States.

Investigations | 2017-07-20 13:20

KAI chief steps down amid corruption probe

Korea Aerospace Industries Co., (KAI) the country's sole aircraft manufacturer, said Thursday the company's CEO will step down after prosecutors raided offices last week on allegations of corruption in major defense projects. KAI CEO Ha Sung-yong will offer to resign when the board of directors meets later in the day. And the company will arrange an extraordinary shareholders...

Investigations | 2017-07-20 13:12

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