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Mon, July 16, 2018 | 15:42

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Scuba diver found dead off Gangneung coast

A woman who went missing on Wednesday while scuba diving off Gangneung has been found dead. According to the Donghae Coast Guard Wednesday, divers found her body at a depth of 35.6 meters about 5:22 p.m.

Investigations | 2018-06-07 14:14

'French Spiderman' arrested for illegally climbing Seoul's skyscraper

World-renowned French climber Alain Robert was arrested for scaling a skyscraper in southern Seoul without permission Wednesday, police said.

Investigations | 2018-06-06 15:54

T'way Air undermined by sexual harassment case

T'way Air, the country's third largest low-cost carrier (LCC), is embroiled in a controversy as it imposed a light punishment on a pilot who allegedly harassed a female first officer. This is expected to deal a blow to its corporate image as one of the top three LCCs.

Investigations | 2018-06-05 19:07

Judges seek thorough investigation of ex-chief justice

The Supreme Court will disclose documents relating to former chief justice Yang Sung-tae's allegations of controversially using trials as leverage to gain presidential approval for organizational changes.

Investigations | 2018-06-05 16:33

1 killed, 4 injured in 'noraebang' fire

The fire broke out inside the karaoke salon, also known as a "noraebang," in the basement of a building at around 4:44 a.m. before being put out in about 20 minutes.

Investigations | 2018-06-05 10:16

MB denies charges in corruption trial

Former President Lee Myung-bak rejected Monday the prosecution's accusations that he had owned land in southern Seoul, the sale proceeds of which were siphoned off to purchase shares in auto parts firm DAS. Lee is suspected of embezzling about 35 billion won ($32.7 million) from the company and using the money for political and personal purposes, according to prosecutors.

Investigations | 2018-06-04 17:29

Judges to collect opinions over 'judiciary abuse'

A group of judges at the Seoul Central District Court held a meeting, Monday, over “judiciary abuse,” an allegation that the Supreme Court under the leadership of former chief justice Yang Sung-tae drafted documents to deliver verdicts on politically sensitive trials in exchange for the establishment of what would have been a de facto “Second Supreme Court.” This was Yang's t...

Investigations | 2018-06-04 16:44

Worst day for Korean Air chief's family: Mother, daugher in deep trouble

The wife of the Korean Air chief attended a court hearing Monday to await a decision on her detention on charges of alleged abuse of power. On the same day, her eldest daughter reported to the customs office in Incheon for questioning over suspected smuggling and tax evasion.

Investigations | 2018-06-04 16:21

Court set to decide arrest of Korean Air chief's wife [PHOTOS]

Korean Air chief's daughter grilled over smuggling, tax-dodging allegations [PHOTOS]

Cho Hyun-ah, 44, showed up at the Incheon Main Customs, west of Seoul, at around 10 a.m. She bowed her head and said, "I am sorry."

Investigations | 2018-06-04 11:11

Worst day for Korean Air chief's family: Mother, daugher in deep trouble

Court set to decide arrest of Korean Air chief's wife [PHOTOS]

Lee Myung-hee, the wife of Korean Air chairman Cho Yang-ho, walks into the Seoul Central District Court to attend a hearing on her arrest, Monday. / YonhapA Seoul court on Monday held a hearing to review the prosecution's request for an arrest warrant for the wife of the chief of Korean Air Lines Co. Lee Myung-hee, 69, is accused of taking advantage of her status to routinely...

Investigations | 2018-06-04 10:58

Worst day for Korean Air chief's family: Mother, daugher in deep trouble

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