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Sat, February 4, 2023 | 15:48

Supreme Court confirms acquittal of senior prosecutor of assaulting Justice Minister Han during 2020 raid

Supreme Court confirms acquittal of senior prosecutor of assaulting Justice Minister Han during 2020 raid

The Supreme Court on Wednesday confirmed a ruling that cleared a senior prosecutor of charges that he assaulted now-Justice Minister Han Dong-hoon during an investigation in 2020.

2022-11-30 17:02

Court upholds restraining order against YouTuber accused of tailing justice minister

Court upholds restraining order against YouTuber accused of tailing justice minister

The Supreme Court has upheld a restraining order against a YouTuber accused of tailing Justice Minister Han Dong-hoon on his way home for a month.

2022-11-30 16:08

Millennials, Gen. Z vulnerable to digital sex crime

Millennials, Gen. Z vulnerable to digital sex crime

Lee, an 18-year-old girl in Seoul, met an unidentified male at an online chatting space through social media. He asked her where she lives, which school she attends and asked for photos of her. His demands became more lurid as he asked for more revealing photos, which turned her off and prompted her to ignore his additional messages. Later, Lee's friend informed her that the ...

Ko Dong-hwan | 2022-11-29 17:43

Murder suspect extradited to New Zealand

Murder suspect extradited to New Zealand

A 42-year-old woman, who is suspected of killing her two children, has been extradited to New Zealand. According to the Ministry of Justice, Tuesday, the woman, surnamed Lee is a New Zealand citizen of Korean descent and was handed over along with evidence to the New Zealand authorities the previous day at Incheon International Airport.

Jung Min-ho | 2022-11-29 17:01

Prison sentence sought for man for cruel acts against girlfriend

Prison sentence sought for man for cruel acts against girlfriend

The prosecution on Tuesday demanded five years in prison for a man accused of confining his girlfriend and forcing her to eat dog feces.

2022-11-29 16:37

'Suitcase' murder suspect extradited to New Zealand

'Suitcase' murder suspect extradited to New Zealand

Korea's Justice Ministry has extradited a woman to New Zealand after she was arrested in connection with the discovery of the bodies of her two children in suitcases earlier this year.

2022-11-29 10:01

Tanker carrying 2 Koreans freed from pirates to be towed due to engine damage

Tanker carrying 2 Koreans freed from pirates to be towed due to engine damage

An oil tanker in West Africa with two South Koreans and 17 Indonesians aboard, which was freed after being hijacked by pirates earlier this week, is expected to be towed to its destination due to damage caused to the engine by the kidnappers, according to Seoul's foreign ministry officials Sunday.

2022-11-27 20:59

Absence of residential restrictions on sex offenders angers potential neighbors

Absence of residential restrictions on sex offenders angers potential neighbors

Notorious child rapist Cho Doo-soon's recent attempt to move his residence has infuriated residents of Ansan, Gyeonggi Province, who are demanding his eviction from the city. The 70-year-old ex-convict, who has been living with his wife in Wa-dong in the city after being released from prison in December 2020, had signed a deal to rent a house in Seonbu-dong after his contract...

Lee Hyo-jin | 2022-11-27 15:57

2 Korean sailors kidnapped by pirates in West Africa released unharmed: ministry

2 Korean sailors kidnapped by pirates in West Africa released unharmed: ministry

An oil tanker, with two South Koreans and 17 Indonesian sailors aboard, was hijacked by pirates in international waters off of West Africa earlier this week then released a day later, according to South Korean foreign ministry officials Friday.

2022-11-25 17:20

Suspect in notorious online sex abuse crime arrested in Australia

Suspect in notorious online sex abuse crime arrested in Australia

Police have arrested the key suspect in a notorious online sex abuse crime targeting underage people at his home in Australia in a joint operation with the Australian police, officials said Friday.

2022-11-25 10:31

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