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Fri, April 27, 2018 | 11:35

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Arrested former President Lee Myung-bak locked in solitary cell

He allegedly took more than 11 billion won ($10.2 million) in bribes from the state spy agency and businesses. He is also suspected of embezzling about 35 billion won from a company that he is said to secretly own. If convicted on all charges, he could face up to 45 years in prison. The disgraced former leader was taken to the Seoul Eastern Detention Center just after midnigh...

Investigations | 2018-03-23 14:04

Couple jailed after dog leash strangles baby

An appeal court sentenced a couple to 15 years in prison after their toddler was strangled by a dog leash. The Daegu High Court upheld a lower court's ruling. According to court documents, the couple's son, 3, was found dead in his room on July 12. His neck was caught in a dog leash that was tied to his bed frame.

Investigations | 2018-03-22 17:29

Korean police officer accused of running casino in Macau

A high-ranking police officer is under investigation for allegedly operating a casino in Macau. According to police Wednesday, the officer, surnamed Jung, has allegedly run a hotel casino in Macau with money he collected from investors.

Investigations | 2018-03-22 17:27

Court to decide on ex-President Lee's arrest tonight

The Seoul Central District Court said a judge in charge of the case decided to review the legality of his arrest based only on the documents submitted by state prosecutors and Lee's legal counsel.

Investigations | 2018-03-22 11:43

Living in life-or-death situations

Everybody knows being a police officer is not an easy job. Facing emergencies almost every day is highly stressful. Unlike general public servants who usually work 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., police work shifts almost 12 hours long.

Investigations | 2018-03-21 16:59

Fire damages Swiss Embassy in Seoul

Fire damaged the Swiss Embassy in Seoul Tuesday night. Firefighters said Wednesday the fire started on the building's second floor terrace about 8:28 p.m. and damaged a wall and construction materials.

Investigations | 2018-03-21 13:45

Beware of 'camouflage cameras'

Two people have been arrested on suspicion of stealing 200 million won ($1.87 million) by using hidden cameras that are ...

Investigations | 2018-03-20 15:27

Man detained after hospital bomb threat

A man has been detained for allegedly threatening to bomb a major hospital in Seoul, police said Tuesday. The man in his 30s, whose identity is being withheld, told police Monday night (at around 8:45 p.m.) that he had planted a bomb that “will go off in 10 minutes” at the Severance Hospital in Sinchon, according to the Seodaemun Police Station.

Investigations | 2018-03-20 15:17

Ex-governor grilled over rape allegations

Former Governor of South Chungcheong Province An Hee-jung was questioned by prosecutors for the second time Monday over a series of rape allegations. Arriving at the Seoul Western District Prosecutors' Office, he denied the allegations and said his sexual relations with the two victims were based on mutual consent.

Investigations | 2018-03-19 18:03

Arrest warrant sought for ex-President Lee Myung-bak

The prosecution sought an arrest warrant for former President Lee Myung-bak, Monday, as it claimed he was highly likely to destroy evidence given his continued denial of the corruption allegations including bribery in the amount of 11 billion won ($10.5 million). The Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office requested the Seoul Central District Court to issue the warrant, th...

Investigations | 2018-03-19 17:40

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