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Questions raised over increase in illegal housemaids from overseas working in Korea

Following investigations of the owner family of Korean Air allegedly illegally hiring overseas housemaids, questions have arisen over whether there has been a big increase in illegal migrants working as housemaids in Korea.

Investigations | 2018-05-23 16:56

Complaint filed with prosecution against top Jogye monks

A Buddhist activist and a former journalist filed a complaint on Wednesday accusing two top monks at South Korea's largest Buddhist sect Jogye of embezzlement and breach of trust.

Investigations | 2018-05-23 16:48

Lee Myung-bak denies all allegations

Former President Lee Myung-bak appeared for his first official hearing at the Seoul Central District Court Wednesday, 62 days after his arrest in late March on corruption charges."I feel deeply sad ... the indictment is far-fetched," he said when given a chance to make a statement. "It is painful to fight against people I worked with when leading this country."

Investigations | 2018-05-23 16:35

Ex-President comes out of prison after 62 days to stand trial [PHOTOS]

Ex-spy chief gets 3 1/2 year jail term for power abuse

A Seoul court on Wednesday sentenced a former chief of the National Intelligence Service (NIS) to three and a half years in prison for abusing power to block a prosecution investigation into suspected political maneuvers led by the NIS under the previous Park Geun-hye government against her liberal rivals.

Investigations | 2018-05-23 16:29

Ex-President comes out of prison after 62 days to stand trial [PHOTOS]

He emerged from a prisoner transport bus around 1 p.m. at the Seoul Central District Court. Unlike other inmates who came out in prison garb and handcuffed, Lee stepped out of the bus wearing a black suit and white shirt, holding an envelope. He looked frail and exhausted. He was escorted into the courthouse while cameras flashed from every angle.

Investigations | 2018-05-23 15:06

Lee Myung-bak denies all allegations

Gov't orders recall of 'radioactive mattresses'

Nuclear safety regulators ordered the recall of more than 60,000 mattresses found to emit dangerous levels of radiation, Monday. Citizen activists are calling it the “second Oxy scandal,” drawing parallels to the humidifier disinfectant products that killed hundreds in 2011.

Investigations | 2018-05-22 17:10

Women pillory police chief over hidden camera measures

Women have attacked National Police Commissioner Lee Chul-sung for his "half-baked" attempts to deal with the problem of hidden cameras that victimize them. Commissioner Lee appeared on a presidential office-run SNS program where he said more surveillance cameras will be installed in cul-de-sacs and public restrooms.

Investigations | 2018-05-22 15:16

7-year-old girl suspected of dropping dumbbell that critically injured woman

The woman, who lives in the apartment complex, suffered broken bones in her shoulder and cracked ribs when the 1.5 kilogram dumbbell hit her on May 19.

Investigations | 2018-05-22 14:17

Police guns just for show

In some parts of the world, police are often criticized for excessive use of force. Here, it is the opposite: they are frequently blamed for their reluctance to use force.

Investigations | 2018-05-22 10:00

Police step up probe into molested Youtuber's case

The police are stepping up their investigation into a photo studio that allegedly coerced young women into posing nude for photos and sexually assaulted them in the process. Police officers forcibly searched the studio and the manager's residence and car, according to Mapo Police Station, Sunday.

Investigations | 2018-05-21 18:23

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