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Sat, February 4, 2023 | 15:38

Supreme Court confirms 40-year sentence for man in stalking murder case

Supreme Court confirms 40-year sentence for man in stalking murder case

The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a 40-year prison sentence for a 37-year-old man convicted of stalking and brutally murdering his ex-girlfriend in 2021 after the couple broke up.

2023-01-10 14:23

Former GM Korea CEO given suspended prison term over illegal employment

Former GM Korea CEO given suspended prison term over illegal employment

A court sentenced Kaher Kazem, a former CEO of GM Korea, to a suspended prison term on Monday on charges of illegally hiring about 1,700 manufacturing workers on secondment.

2023-01-09 18:00

Over 150 tourists 'missing' after visa-free entry through Yangyang airport

Over 150 tourists 'missing' after visa-free entry through Yangyang airport

More than 150 foreign visitors who entered Korea via Yangyang International Airport under a visa waiver program over the past six months have “gone missing,” raising concerns that the waiver may be exploited by those seeking to work here illegally.

Jung Min-ho | 2023-01-08 16:23

Rival parties agree to extend probe into Itaewon tragedy by 10 days

Rival parties agree to extend probe into Itaewon tragedy by 10 days

Rival political parties agreed Thursday to extend the parliamentary investigation into the Itaewon crowd crush by 10 days amid criticism the probe has been delayed due to the National Assembly's handling of the state budget plan for this year.

2023-01-05 13:40

Disability activists continue subway protests in Seoul

Disability activists continue subway protests in Seoul

Subway protests by disability rights activists who are demanding an increased government budget to protect the rights of people with disabilities are becoming increasingly tense. Since last year, the activists have been disrupting subway operations throughout Seoul's subway system for long periods of time. They announced on Tuesday that they will continue with their protests ...

Ko Dong-hwan | 2023-01-04 16:57

Suspect in murders of taxi driver, ex-girlfriend says 'I am sorry'

Suspect in murders of taxi driver, ex-girlfriend says 'I am sorry'

A 31-year-old man accused of killing a taxi driver and a live-in girlfriend said Wednesday he is sorry for the murders as he was sent to the prosecution for further investigation and potential indictment.

2023-01-04 11:27

Court sides with decision to deport foreigner with DUI conviction

Court sides with decision to deport foreigner with DUI conviction

A court has ruled in favor of the immigration office's decision to deport a foreigner convicted of drunk driving, court officials said Monday.

2023-01-02 10:03

Supreme Court approves acquittals of doctors, nurses in deaths of 4 newborns

Supreme Court approves acquittals of doctors, nurses in deaths of 4 newborns

The Supreme Court has confirmed the not-guilty verdicts of seven doctors and nurses at Ewha Womans University Mokdong Hospital in Seoul in the case of deaths of four newborns by bacterial infection in 2017, court officials said Friday.

2022-12-30 11:47

Court denies arrest warrants for YouTubers for alleged attempt to enter justice minister's home

Court denies arrest warrants for YouTubers for alleged attempt to enter justice minister's home

A Seoul court on Friday rejected arrest warrants sought for two YouTubers on charges of attempting to trespass at the home of Justice Minister Han Dong-hoon.

2022-12-30 10:21

Taxi driver murder suspect identified as 31-year-old Lee Ki-young

Taxi driver murder suspect identified as 31-year-old Lee Ki-young

Police on Thursday disclosed the identity of the suspect in the murders of a taxi driver and a woman as a 31-year-old man named Lee Ki-young.

2022-12-29 15:59

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