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Wed, March 29, 2023 | 15:59

Foreigners caught funding terrorist group using cryptocurrency

Foreigners caught funding terrorist group using cryptocurrency

Two foreign nationals residing in Korea have been arrested for funding an al-Qaida-linked terrorist group using cryptocurrency, police said Thursday.

2023-02-16 20:40

Yoon's office again rejects stock manipulation allegations involving first lady

Yoon's office again rejects stock manipulation allegations involving first lady

The office of President Yoon Suk Yeol again rejected stock manipulation allegations involving first lady Kim Keon Hee on Tuesday as the main opposition party stepped up its calls for a special prosecutor investigation.

2023-02-14 20:53

Rights watchdog asks police officers to show IDs when requested while on duty

Rights watchdog asks police officers to show IDs when requested while on duty

Police officers need to show their identification if asked to do so while performing their duties, the state human rights watchdog said Monday.

2023-02-13 16:25

'40 children die every year because of abuse'

'40 children die every year because of abuse'

About 40 children have died every year in Korea due to child abuse committed mostly by their parents. According to statistics from the Ministry of Health and Welfare, Monday, the number of children who died from child abuse stood at 38 in 2017, 28 in 2018, 42 in 2019, 43 in 2020 and 40 in 2021, with its average tallied at about 38.

Jun Ji-hye | 2023-02-13 16:03

Ex-army chief of staff quizzed in probe into fortune teller's involvement in presidential residence

Ex-army chief of staff quizzed in probe into fortune teller's involvement in presidential residence

Police said Monday they have questioned a former army chief of staff as part of an investigation into claims of a fortune teller's alleged involvement in the relocation of the presidential residence.

2023-02-13 15:25

Actor Yoo Ah-in tests positive for marijuana use

Actor Yoo Ah-in tests positive for marijuana use

Actor Yoo Ah-in has tested positive for marijuana after undergoing a drug test as part of a probe into his alleged illegal use of an anesthetic medication, police officials said Friday.

2023-02-10 21:45

Police arrest stepmother, father over fatal abuse of son

Police arrest stepmother, father over fatal abuse of son

Police on Friday arrested a stepmother and a father for allegedly abusing their 12-year-old son to death, with a court-issued warrant.

2023-02-10 20:14

SNU begins discussions on disciplining convicted ex-justice minister

SNU begins discussions on disciplining convicted ex-justice minister

Seoul National University has decided to begin procedures to take disciplinary action against Cho Kuk, a former justice minister and close aide of former President Moon Jae-in, after he was convicted of academic fraud and other charges at a district court last week, university officials said Wednesday.

Jun Ji-hye | 2023-02-08 15:38

Ex-justice minister, daughter blamed for unrepentant attitude over academic fraud

Ex-justice minister, daughter blamed for unrepentant attitude over academic fraud

Former Justice Minister Cho Kuk and his daughter Cho Min have been facing criticism over their unrepentant attitude toward the high-profile corruption scandal involving their family. According to legal sources, Tuesday, the Seoul Central District Court reprimanded Cho Kuk while sentencing him to two years in prison last Friday, saying he has never reflected on his wrongdoings.

Jun Ji-hye | 2023-02-07 17:05

Acquittal upheld for ex-coast guard chief over botched rescue activities in Sewol ferry sinking

Acquittal upheld for ex-coast guard chief over botched rescue activities in Sewol ferry sinking

An appeals court on Tuesday upheld the acquittal of a former maritime police chief charged with failing to carry out his duty in the rescue operation of the sinking of the Sewol ferry in 2014.

2023-02-07 16:03

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