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Thu, June 1, 2023 | 12:05

Arrest warrant issued for man who opened plane door mid-air

Arrest warrant issued for man who opened plane door mid-air

A local court issued a warrant Sunday to arrest a passenger who opened an emergency exit door on board an Asiana Airlines flight right before landing in the southeastern city of Daegu last week.

2023-05-28 11:34

Man allegedly murders girlfriend shortly after release from police custody in dating violence probe

Man allegedly murders girlfriend shortly after release from police custody in dating violence probe

A 33-year-old man, who had previously been reported to the police for dating violence, murdered his live-in girlfriend Monday, shortly after being released from custody for investigation, officials said.

2023-05-26 21:30

Prosecutors indict key figure in DPK's election bribery scandal

Prosecutors indict key figure in DPK's election bribery scandal

Prosecutors on Friday indicted Kang Rae-gu, a key figure in the bribery scandal related to the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea's (DPK) 2021 leadership election, on charges of bribery and violations of the political party and fund laws.

2023-05-26 16:44

[INTERVIEW] Former UK gang member shares hard-learned lessons to prevent youth violence

INTERVIEWFormer UK gang member shares hard-learned lessons to prevent youth violence

Qadar Stewart was abused at home, a bully in school and a member of a prominent London gang. Like other members of the gang, he took drugs when he was a teenager. “My first experience with drug abuse was at the age of 13 when I smoked cannabis and drank alcohol along with my friends,” he said in a recent email interview with The Korea Times. “It was seen as a traditional recr...

Kang Hyun-kyung | 2023-05-26 14:37

Parliament passes special bill aimed at supporting home rental scam victims

Parliament passes special bill aimed at supporting home rental scam victims

The National Assembly on Thursday passed a special bill aimed at assisting victims of a series of home rental scams, including offering them interest-free and low-interest loans.

2023-05-25 16:10

Court rejects arrest warrant request for actor Yoo Ah-in over drug use

Court rejects arrest warrant request for actor Yoo Ah-in over drug use

A Seoul court has rejected an arrest warrant requested by police for actor Yoo Ah-in on charges of using five different illegal drugs, officials said Thursday.

2023-05-25 08:45

Arrest warrants sought for 2 lawmakers accused in DPK's election bribery scandal

Arrest warrants sought for 2 lawmakers accused in DPK's election bribery scandal

Prosecutors sought arrest warrants for two lawmakers Wednesday on charges of involvement in a cash-for-vote campaign ahead of the 2021 chairman election of the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK).

2023-05-24 17:19

Actor faces arrest

Actor faces arrest

Actor Yoo Ah-in answers questions from reporters at the Seoul Central District Court, Wednesday, after the court's hearing to decide whether to issue an arrest warrant for him over allegations of illegal drug use. He is accused of illegally using five different drugs for nonmedical purposes since 2020. Yonhap

Kang Seung-woo | 2023-05-24 16:19

Opposition parties directly present 'yellow envelope bill' to plenary session

Opposition parties directly present 'yellow envelope bill' to plenary session

The opposition-controlled parliamentary labor committee presented a contentious pro-labor bill directly to a plenary session Wednesday, despite strong protests from the ruling party and businesses.

2023-05-24 15:37

Election watchdog exposed to nearly 40,000 hacking attempts last year: data

Election watchdog exposed to nearly 40,000 hacking attempts last year: data

The National Election Commission (NEC) came under nearly 40,000 hacking attempts last year, but no damage was done, data from the election watchdog showed Wednesday.

2023-05-24 12:46

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