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Sun, February 28, 2021 | 22:46
Taking photo of body parts covered by leggings can be considered sexual offense: top court
Taking photo of body parts covered by leggings can be considered sexual offense: top court
Taking photos of body parts covered by tight clothing can also be considered a type of sexual offense, the nation's top court has said. The Supreme Court said Wednesday it has remanded the case of a man who was found not guilty of sexual crimes to an appeals division at the Uijeongbu District Court, north of Seoul, for retrial.
2021-01-07 14:24
Police chief issues apology over botched response to case of abused child
Police chief issues apology over botched response to case of abused child
The chief of the National Police Agency apologized Wednesday for the possible mishandling of the death of a 16-month-old baby who was allegedly abused by her adoptive parents.
2021-01-06 21:11
Court supports denial of citizenship for foreign man caught drunk driving
Court supports denial of citizenship for foreign man caught drunk driving
A local court ruled that rejecting the naturalization application of a foreign national who was convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol was legitimate, as he failed to meet the requirements of having a “good moral character” under the Nationality Act.
2021-01-04 15:39
Calls growing for revoking college admissions of ex-minister's daughter
Calls growing for revoking college admissions of ex-minister's daughter
Calls are growing for revoking college admissions of former Justice Minister Cho Kuk's daughter, after his wife was sentenced to four years in prison for forging the daughter's academic records to get her into a university and medical school.
Jun Ji-hye | 2021-01-03 15:26
Another inmate dies at detention center
Another inmate dies at detention center
The number of coronavirus cases tied to a Seoul detention center rose by 131 on Thursday, sending the total to over 900, while another inmate died of COVID-19 complications at a separate facility.
2020-12-31 19:50
Prosecutors demand 9 years in prison for Samsung heir in retrial of bribery case
Prosecutors demand 9 years in prison for Samsung heir in retrial of bribery case
Prosecutors on Wednesday demanded nine years in prison for Samsung heir Lee Jae-yong in a retrial of a bribery case involving former President Park Geun-hye. Lee, vice chairman of Samsung Electronics Co., faces charges of bribing the former president's longtime friend, Choi Soon-sil, in order to get government help in succeeding his father and securing control of Samsung Grou...
2020-12-30 17:43
Closed investigation on ex-mayor's sexual misconduct provokes backlash
Closed investigation on ex-mayor's sexual misconduct provokes backlash
Women's rights groups are furious over the police's decision to close the investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against late Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon without reaching a clear conclusion.
2020-12-30 16:29
Criticism rises over subway ad on lawyer for sex offenders
Criticism rises over subway ad on lawyer for sex offenders
A lawyer has caused a stir with an ad in a subway station in southern Seoul publicizing his successful defense of many sex offenders, including one person involved in the notorious Telegram chatroom sexual exploitation scandal.
Kim Rahn | 2020-12-29 16:17
Police close probe without conclusion on ex-Seoul mayor's alleged sexual misconduct
Police close probe without conclusion on ex-Seoul mayor's alleged sexual misconduct
Police said Tuesday they have closed a five-month investigation into allegations that late Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon sexually abused a former secretary, failing to reach a conclusion on the high-profile case. The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency, which launched the investigation in July, said it has wrapped up the case without indictment and will transfer the case to the pros...
2020-12-29 14:14
Court notices take effect on sell-off of Japanese firm assets to compensate wartime forced laborers
Court notices take effect on sell-off of Japanese firm assets to compensate wartime forced laborers
Public notices issued by a local court to move forward with the legal process of selling off local assets of a Japanese firm to compensate victims of Japan's wartime forced labor took effect Tuesday, in a procedure likely to raise diplomatic tension between Seoul and Tokyo.
2020-12-29 10:56
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