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Mon, December 10, 2018 | 19:41

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Infrastructure failures raise safety concerns

An underground fire blacks out communication, a hot water pipe bursts, a KTX train derails ― a string of high-profile infrastructure failures have plagued the nation in recent weeks, making Koreans question the safety and reliability of basic services they once took for granted.

Investigations | 2018-12-10 17:35

Ex-Gwangju mayor summoned for questioning

Former Gwangju Mayor Yoon Jang-hyun was questioned by the prosecution Monday over an alleged violation of the Election Law and influence peddling. He appeared at Gwangju District Prosecutors' Office, a day after returning from Nepal where he was doing volunteer work.

Investigations | 2018-12-10 17:33

Taxi driver sets himself on fire in protest of Kakao carpool service

A Seoul taxi driver died after setting himself on fire in front of the National Assembly on Monday, apparently in protest of the planned launch of a ride-sharing service by a local information technology enterprise. The driver, identified only as 57-year-old with the surname Choi, sprinkled flammable materials on his body inside his car and committed self-immolation in front ...

Investigations | 2018-12-10 17:26

Kakao starts Uber-style service, despite protests from cabbies

Gov't official avoids disciplinary action for complying with unjust order

A government official has won a suit which he filed to nullify disciplinary action taken against him for following an illegal order given by former Vice Culture Minister Kim Chong. The order was given during the massive corruption scandal involving former President Park Geun-hye and her confidant Choi Soon-sil.

Investigations | 2018-12-10 16:33

Ex-Gwangju mayor faces questioning over fraud scandal

The prosecution is accelerating its investigation into former Gwangju Mayor Yoon Jang-hyun's alleged Election Law violation and influence peddling, as he returned to Korea on Sunday from a trip to Nepal. Upon arriving at Incheon International Airport early in the morning, Yoon told the press, “I will explain in detail at the prosecution's office, and take responsibility if ne...

Investigations | 2018-12-09 17:09

Korail under fire after yet another accident

Saturday's derailment of a Seoul-bound KTX train from Gangneung has brought state-owned railroad operator Korail under heavy public scrutiny, as it was the 10th accident on its tracks in three weeks. The derailment happened on the high-speed KTX tracks between Seoul and Gangneung.

Investigations | 2018-12-09 16:41

Recovery work continues on derailed KTX train site amid cold weather

Work is continuing Sunday to restore the damaged rails after a bullet train derailed and injured over a dozen passengers in the northeastern province of Gangwon, officials said. A Seoul-bound KTX with 198 passengers aboard went off the tracks minutes after departing from Gangneung, about 240 km east of Seoul early Saturday. A total of 15 passengers suffered minor injuries.

Investigations | 2018-12-09 10:22

KTX train derails in Gangneung, injuring 14 [PHOTOS]

KTX train derails in Gangneung, injuring 14 [PHOTOS]

A KTX bullet train en route to Seoul derailed shortly after departing from Gangneung with 198 passengers Saturday, the operator said.An official from the Korea Railroad Corp. (KORAIL), said the train left the city, located 237 kilometers east of Seoul, and derailed while approaching Jinbu Station at around 7:35 a.m.

Investigations | 2018-12-08 10:41

Recovery work continues on derailed KTX train site amid cold weather

Army general under probe jumps to death: police

Lt. Gen. Lee Jae-su appears to have thrown himself off a building located in the eastern district of Songpa at around 2:48 p.m., police said.

Investigations | 2018-12-07 17:06

Two ex-top court justices avoid arrest in power abuse probe

A Seoul court on Friday denied prosecution requests for warrants to arrest two former Supreme Court justices in connection with a massive power abuse scandal in the judiciary. The Seoul Central District Court made the decisions on retired Justices Ko Young-han and Park Byong-dae, citing low risks of them fleeing and that the charges against them were not substantiated enough ...

Investigations | 2018-12-07 10:29

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