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Fri, November 15, 2019 | 23:52
Ruling opens chance for ostracized K-pop singer to enter Korea after 17 years
Ruling opens chance for ostracized K-pop singer to enter Korea after 17 years
The Seoul High Court annulled the Korean consulate general in Los Angeles's decision to refuse to issue a visa for Korean American singer Yoo Seung-jun, Friday. The decision has given Yoo the chance to enter Korea 17 years after the country imposed an entry ban on him for giving up his Korean nationality to evade conscription.
Kim Hyun-bin | 2019-11-15 17:01
Ex-justice minster questioned over corruption allegations
Ex-justice minster questioned over corruption allegations
Prosecutors summoned former Justice Minister Cho Kuk, Thursday, to question him over his possible involvement in corruption allegations linked to his family. According to the prosecution, Cho appeared at the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office in the morning and was questioned as a suspect from around 9:35 a.m.
Kang Seung-woo | 2019-11-14 16:41
Nightclub sticks with race ban policy despite watchdog's warning
Nightclub sticks with race ban policy despite watchdog's warning
The nation's human rights watchdog has recommended a nightclub to stop denying entrance to foreigners based on their race or skin color. The owners of the facility, however, refused to accept the recommendation, saying they have had numerous “problems” involving foreign customers.
Bahk Eun-ji | 2019-11-14 16:32
Human rights groups condemn Seoul's deportation of 2 N. Korean fishermen
Human rights groups condemn Seoul's deportation of 2 N. Korean fishermen
Human rights groups here and abroad are condemning the South Korean government's recent deportation of two North Korean fishermen, citing concerns over the possibility of torture and execution after they were returned to the North.
Kim Hyun-bin | 2019-11-14 16:28
Mongolian judge faces W7 million fine for sexual harassment of flight attendant
Mongolian judge faces W7 million fine for sexual harassment of flight attendant
The prosecution in Incheon, west of Seoul, also lifted the travel ban for the justice, Dorj Odbayar, after he deposited the sum with the court.
2019-11-14 14:07
Ex-justice minister summoned in corruption investigation
Ex-justice minister summoned in corruption investigation
The Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office on Thursday confirmed that Cho Kuk arrived at the office for questioning, weeks after the arrests of his wife, brother and another relative over their suspected involvement in financial crimes and faking credentials to help get Cho's daughter into medical school and obtain scholarships.
2019-11-14 11:01
Man 'falsely' convicted of Hwaseong murder seeking retrial
Man 'falsely' convicted of Hwaseong murder seeking retrial
A man who spent nearly 20 years in prison, after being found guilty of raping and killing a teenage girl, applied for a retrial, Wednesday, claiming he was wrongfully convicted.
Kang Seung-woo | 2019-11-13 17:25
Questioning over 'fast-track' scuffle
Questioning over 'fast-track' scuffle
Rep. Na Kyung-won, the floor leader of the main opposition Liberty Korea Party (LKP), arrives at the Seoul Southern District Prosecutors' Office in Seoul, Wednesday, to be questioned over the party's scuffles in April related to the fast-tracking of major reform bills. Sixty LKP lawmakers including Na used physical means to block the attempts by the ruling and other oppositio...
Kim Hyun-bin | 2019-11-13 16:51
'Cho Kuk's wife forged 7 documents about daughter'
'Cho Kuk's wife forged 7 documents about daughter'
Prosecutors have concluded that Chung Kyung-sim, the wife of former Justice Minister Cho Kuk, forged seven certificates regarding her daughter's work experience, including her internship at local universities and a local hotel. They also believe Chung abused her husband's personal connections and his position in government to gain unfair advantages in school admissions for th...
Kim Jae-heun | 2019-11-12 19:30
Newspaper chairman resigns amid illegal fundraising scandal involving TV affiliate
Newspaper chairman resigns amid illegal fundraising scandal involving TV affiliate
The announcement came hours after the prosecution indicted Chang and several other senior executives on suspicion of employing illegal means to raise the legally required capital to set up the affiliate, MBN, in 2011.
Park Si-soo | 2019-11-12 14:59
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