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Sun, August 19, 2018 | 11:15

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Scandal-hit governor quizzed in opinion rigging probe

Standing before a barrage of camera flashes, he again denied any wrongdoing. "I, more than anyone else, called for the launch of this special probe," he told reporters. "I've said many times I will confidently cooperate with the investigation."

Investigations | 2018-08-06 11:15

Moon's key aide to be questioned in opinion-rigging probe

The prosecution will question South Gyeongsang Province Governor Kim Kyoung-soo, today, over allegation that he conspired with an influential blogger to rig online opinions to help then candidate Moon Jae-in in the lead up to the presidential election last May.

Investigations | 2018-08-05 16:15

'2 Koreans confirmed dead in Maui' foreign ministry

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Sunday that officials are looking into the deaths of two Korean visitors found unconscious in waters off Maui, Hawaii, last week.

Investigations | 2018-08-05 16:14

Woman dies in 'death experience' coffin

A woman in her 40s was found dead in a wooden coffin she had entered in a cult ritual, police said.

Investigations | 2018-08-05 14:46

Two Koreans drown at Hawaiian beach

According to Hawaii News Now, the two were found floating face down off Keawakapu Beach at about 4:50 p.m. last Thursday Bystanders performed CPR, but the man, 40, was pronounced dead at the scene. The other, a woman, 37, was taken to Maui Memorial Hospital in critical condition and died there.

Investigations | 2018-08-05 14:11

Public concerns rise over BMW safety

Concerns are rising over the safety of BMW sedans following a series of motor fires that have affected 29 cars this year. While owners are concerned about the possibility of their cars bursting into flames, other drivers worry that their cars may be damaged if a nearby BMW catches fire. From July 29 to Aug. 2, a BMW fire incident was reported every day. Most of the vehicles w...

Investigations | 2018-08-03 16:35

Ex-member of girl group grilled for not paying gambling debts

Prosecutors said Friday they are investigating Shoo, a former member of popular '90s girl group S.E.S, on charges of borrowing hundreds of millions of won for gambling funds and not paying the money.

Investigations | 2018-08-03 11:28

Prosecution searches foreign ministry over judiciary scandal

Prosecutors searched the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Thursday, as part of an ongoing investigation into the alleged abuse of power by the National Court Administration (NCA), which allegedly attempt to gain support from Cheong Wa Dae and various ministries during the previous administration in setting up a de facto “Second Supreme Court.” It is alleged the NCA under former Supreme Court Chief Justice Yang Sung-tae pressured the top court and other lower courts to give favorable rulings to the government in politically sensitive cases.

Investigations | 2018-08-02 18:27

Prosecutors search Gov. Kim's home and office

Special prosecutors searched the office and residence of South Gyeongsang Province Gov. Kim Kyoung-soo, Thursday, as part of an ongoing investigation into a massive online opinion rigging scandal.

Investigations | 2018-08-02 17:42

Le Meridien hotel chief fires chauffeur for 'stink,' chef for thick noodles

Lee Jun-bae, the chairman of Le Meridien Seoul sacked his chauffeur because “he stinks,” according to a Newsis news agency report Thursday. The chairman, 68, ordered the chauffeur, 37, to get out of the car and then drove away, according to an interview with the victim.

Investigations | 2018-08-02 15:14

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