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Thu, March 23, 2023 | 11:18

Broadcasting watchdog chief questioned over alleged score rigging in cable channel relicensing

Broadcasting watchdog chief questioned over alleged score rigging in cable channel relicensing

The chief of the broadcasting regulator was brought before prosecutors for questioning Wednesday on suspicion of score manipulation during the renewal of a broadcasting license for a cable TV network in 2020.

2023-03-22 11:40

25 police officers disciplined since 2021 for leaking official secrets

25 police officers disciplined since 2021 for leaking official secrets

As many as 25 police officers have been disciplined over the past two years for leaking crackdown information or investigation data to the outside, a National Police Agency document said Wednesday.

2023-03-22 11:39

Detention warrant sought for American accused of bringing live bullets onto airplane

Detention warrant sought for American accused of bringing live bullets onto airplane

Police have requested a warrant to apprehend an elderly American man accused of bringing two live bullets on a Korean Air airplane, officials said Tuesday.

2023-03-21 17:05

Video footage highlights details of stepmother's fatal abuse of 12-year-old

Video footage highlights details of stepmother's fatal abuse of 12-year-old

Last month, the death of a 12-year-old boy in Incheon as a result of abuse by his stepmother and father shocked Korean society. This week, a local TV station disclosed details of the abuse, adding to people's shock and worries.

2023-03-20 19:08

Police looking into suspected narcotics use by Chun's grandson

Police looking into suspected narcotics use by Chun's grandson

Police have launched a preliminary investigation into a grandson of former President Chun Doo-hwan over suspected illegal drug use, officials said Monday.

2023-03-20 17:10

Volunteer fighter accused of unauthorized entry to Ukraine punches YouTuber after hearing

Volunteer fighter accused of unauthorized entry to Ukraine punches YouTuber after hearing

Rhee Keun, a Navy SEAL-turned-YouTuber known for entering Ukraine to fight against Russia's invasion, punched another Youtuber on Monday after attending a court hearing for the unauthorized entry.

2023-03-20 16:27

American admits to train graffiti-related charges but calls himself artist

American admits to train graffiti-related charges but calls himself artist

A 27-year-old American man arrested for secretly painting graffiti on Korean trains last year admitted to all of the charges in his court trial in Incheon on Monday, saying he is an artist.

2023-03-20 14:09

Ex-diplomat's suit against dismissal over sexual assault rejected

Ex-diplomat's suit against dismissal over sexual assault rejected

A former Korean diplomat has lost a lawsuit seeking to reverse the foreign ministry's decision to fire him for sexually assaulting a female embassy employee when stationed in Ethiopia, sources said Sunday.

2023-03-19 10:26

9-yr prison terms sought for 2 Liberians for raping teenagers in Busan

9-yr prison terms sought for 2 Liberians for raping teenagers in Busan

Prosecutors have sought nine-year prison terms for two Liberian government officials charged with raping two Korean teenage girls while visiting the port city of Busan to attend an international event, sources said Tuesday.

2023-03-14 23:11

Police raid construction union office over alleged illegalities

Police raid construction union office over alleged illegalities

Police investigating alleged illegal activities at construction sites raided a Seoul office of a construction labor union affiliated with the militant umbrella organization Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU) on Tuesday.

2023-03-14 12:23

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