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Debate rises over changing S. Korea's sexual abuse laws

The recent not-guilty verdict given to former South Chungcheong Province Governor An Hee-jung over his rape charges has caused controversy over whether the nation's laws on sexual offenses need to be changed. The row surfaced after the Seoul Western District Court ruled last week that An was not guilty, citing “insufficient evidence,” in the highest-profile #MeToo case here. ...

Investigations | 2018-08-20 17:02

Ex-US airman serving jail term for sexually molesting 2 orphan boys

A former U.S. senior airman is currently serving a 15-year prison term for sexually molesting two Korean orphan boys while being stationed here about six years ago, and possessing dozens of child pornography videos, according to a U.S. military court. Robert Keldgard, who was stationed at Kunsan Air Base in Gunsan, North Jeolla Province, between 2012 and 2013, was convicted in April 2016 for the crimes, which Yonhap News confirmed and reported Monday.

Investigations | 2018-08-20 16:06

Man's body found near Seoul Grand Park

Body parts apparently belonging to a man in his 50s were found on a hill near the Seoul Grand Park on city's southern outskirts on Sunday morning.

Investigations | 2018-08-20 15:16

Prosecutors raid judge's office, house in 'toe gov't line' scandal

Prosecutors raided the office and residence of a senior judge Monday as part of the ongoing probe into allegations that former Supreme Court officials attempted to interfere with trials to gain policy favors from the presidential office in return.

Investigations | 2018-08-20 11:32

Ex-US airman gets 15-year jail term for sexually abusing two Korean orphan boys

Robert Keldgard, who was stationed at Kunsan Air Base, 270 kilometers south of Seoul, between 2012 and 2013, was convicted by a court-martial in April 2016, Col. John Bosone, the commander of the 8th Fighter Wing at the base, confirmed the information last week in a response to questions from Yonhap News Agency.

Investigations | 2018-08-20 10:00

#MeToo at crossroads: Protesters cry foul at acquittal of ex-governor [VIDEO]

Around 20,000 people rallied in downtown Seoul, Saturday, to protest a court's recent decision to acquit former South Chungcheong Province Governor An Hee-jung of sexually assaulting and harassing his former secretary. The public anger over the ruling in favor of the fallen political star in a high-profile #MeToo case signals a critical juncture in the months-long movement.

Investigations | 2018-08-19 16:12

Security guard plunges to death down elevator shaft

An apartment security guard accidently plunged to his death down an elevator shaft in Hae-un dae, Busan, on Saturday morning.

Investigations | 2018-08-19 16:12

Court rejects arrest warrant for governor embroiled in opinion-rigging scandal

A Seoul court on Saturday refused to grant an arrest warrant for South Gyeongsang Province Gov. Kim Kyoung-soo over his alleged involvement in a massive opinion-rigging case.The Seoul Central District Court said the charges against Kim are disputable and that he presents little risk of fleeing given his current position.Special Counsel Huh Ik-bum has been investigating suspic...

Investigations | 2018-08-18 01:08

College student gets six-month jail term for 'revenge porn'

A college student, 24, was sentenced to six months in jail, suspended for two years, for spreading “revenge porn” of his ex-girlfriend. The Busan District Court ruled on Wednesday that the man must do 80 hours of community service and 14 hours of anti-sexual crime education.

Investigations | 2018-08-16 16:16

Military personnel jailed for battery

The top court has upheld a lower court ruling that sentenced two members of the military to two years in prison, each, for habitually assaulting their subordinates, Thursday. “We found the suspects guilty after reviewing the evidence,” the Supreme Court said in the ruling.

Investigations | 2018-08-16 15:47

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