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Wed, August 21, 2019 | 19:25

Angry mob attacks suspect

An angry citizen grabs accused murder suspect Koh Yoo-jung by the hair outside Jeju District Court, Monday. Koh attended the first day of her trial on charges of killing her ex-husband and dismembering his body. Police say she meticulously planned the murder, but Koh claims she acted in self-defense when her ex-husband tried to rape her. / Yonhap

2019-08-12 16:46

Megachurch pastor's 16-year jail term confirmed for raping congregants

The Supreme Court upheld a lower court ruling that sentenced megachurch pastor Lee Jae-rock, 76, to 16 years in prison, Friday, for raping and sexually harassing nine female congregants repeatedly.

Bahk Eun-ji | 2019-08-09 16:26

Organizer of Juventus match raided in fraud investigation

Police searched the office of an agency that organized a friendly match featuring Juventus in Seoul last month, Thursday, as part of a fraud investigation including Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo.

Kang Seung-woo | 2019-08-08 22:45

Top court confirms fine for Homeplus for selling customer data to insurers

The Supreme Court has upheld a lower court ruling that fined retail chain Homeplus for collecting customers' personal information via lottery events and providing it to local insurance companies.

Bahk Eun-ji | 2019-08-06 16:53

Vietnamese man arrested for stealing $30,000 of clothes

A Vietnamese man has been arrested on charges of stealing more than 900 pieces of clothing in Seoul, police said Thursday. According to the Jongno Police Station, the suspect, 32, who came to Korea on a tourist visa on June 15, stole 958 pieces of clothing worth 36 million won ($30,000) from seven shops between June 20 and 24.

Jung Min-ho | 2019-08-01 15:25

Hungarian swimmer allowed to leave Korea despite sexual harassment charge

Hungarian swimmer Tamas Kenderesi, 22, has been given permission to leave Korea despite being charged with sexual harassment. The Gwangju District Prosecutors' Office said Wednesday that the 2016 Rio Olympics bronze medalist, who competed at the FINA World Championships in the city, was allowed to return home after agreeing to pay a deposit of 3 million won ($2,500) toward an...

Jung Min-ho | 2019-08-01 13:36

'Seungri ramen' restaurant owners file compensation suit

Owners of outlets of a noodle restaurant chain formerly run by Seungri, a former member of boy band BIG BANG, are suing him as their sales have plummeted due to various scandals involving him and the nightclub, Burning Sun that he helped manage.

Kim Rahn | 2019-07-30 16:21

Sexual harassment probe: Hungarian swimmer banned from leaving Korea

Hungarian swimmer Tamas Kenderesi, 22, has been banned from leaving Korea after being detained for allegedly sexually harassing a Korean woman. The Rio Olympics bronze medalist, who is competing at the FINA World Championships in Gwangju, was detained Sunday for allegedly groping a woman, 18, at a nightclub about 3 a.m. According to the Gwangju Seobu Police Station Monday, he...

Jung Min-ho | 2019-07-30 13:04

Hungarian swimmer allowed to leave Korea despite sexual harassment charge

Liberal activist under probe for threatening liberal lawmaker

A liberal activist is being investigated for allegedly threatening a liberal lawmaker, police said Monday. According to the Yeongdeungpo Police Station in Seoul, police apprehended the accused, 35, surnamed Yoon, for allegedly sending a threatening letter with a dead bird and a knife to Rep. Youn So-ha, floor leader of the minor liberal Justice Party.

Jung Min-ho | 2019-07-29 17:21

Police's footage leak of murder suspect causes anger

A senior police officer on Jeju Island leaked a video clip to the media, which showed footage of murder suspect Koh Yoo-jung being taken into custody last month. The Korean National Police Agency (KNPA) has launched an internal investigation into the matter, as disclosing such videos is against internal rules on investigations as well as public relations affairs.

Kim Jae-heun | 2019-07-29 16:52

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