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Tue, May 30, 2023 | 12:48

DPK decides to refer Rep. Kim Nam-kuk to parliamentary ethics committee over cryptocurrency scandal

DPK decides to refer Rep. Kim Nam-kuk to parliamentary ethics committee over cryptocurrency scandal

The main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) decided Wednesday to refer Rep. Kim Nam-kuk, a former party member, to the parliamentary ethics committee over his dubious cryptocurrency dealings.

2023-05-17 11:22

Montenegrin prosecutors appeal court decision to grant bail to Terraform co-founder

Montenegrin prosecutors appeal court decision to grant bail to Terraform co-founder

Montenegrin prosecutors have appealed a court decision to grant bail to Do Kwon, cryptocurrency firm Terraform Labs' co-founder accused of fraud in Korea and the United States in connection with the crash of the firm's TerraUSD and Luna coins.

2023-05-17 10:11

Prosecution pushes for retrials for 100 fishermen imprisoned upon return from captivity in North

Prosecution pushes for retrials for 100 fishermen imprisoned upon return from captivity in North

The prosecution will pursue retrials for 100 fishermen who were wrongfully imprisoned after their release from captivity in North Korea five decades ago, officials said Tuesday.

2023-05-16 17:40

Court rejects appeal by self-proclaimed socialist seeking alternative military service

Court rejects appeal by self-proclaimed socialist seeking alternative military service

An appellate court on Tuesday dismissed an appeal filed by a self-proclaimed socialist to reverse the conscription agency's refusal to allow him alternative military service.

2023-05-16 17:40

Actor Yoo Ah-in attends police questioning over alleged drug use

Actor Yoo Ah-in attends police questioning over alleged drug use

Actor Yoo Ah-in showed up before police Tuesday for his second round of questioning over allegations of illegal drug use, five days after he canceled his scheduled appearance, citing the presence of too many reporters.

2023-05-16 12:07

Gang arrested for smuggling drugs in underwear, selling them in Gwangju

Gang arrested for smuggling drugs in underwear, selling them in Gwangju

Four suspects have been arrested for allegedly smuggling drugs into the country and distributing them in the southwestern city of Gwangju, police said Monday.

2023-05-15 18:13

Funeral held for boy killed by bus in school zone

Funeral held for boy killed by bus in school zone

A funeral was held on Sunday for an eight-year-old boy killed by a bus in front of his school in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, last week.

Kim Se-jeong | 2023-05-15 14:43

Top court rules against foreign embassy in property dispute

Top court rules against foreign embassy in property dispute

When a foreign embassy occupies part of a private property, the owner cannot demand demolition of the building or transfer of the land, but is entitled to receive compensation equivalent to rent, the Supreme Court ruled, Friday. This is the first time the Supreme Court has ruled that even when a foreign mission's occupied area is recognized as extraterritorial under internati...

Lee Hae-rin | 2023-05-13 09:00

Two more suspects arrested in massive stock manipulation case

Two more suspects arrested in massive stock manipulation case

Two close aides of the head of an investment consulting firm were arrested Friday for allegedly recruiting investors in a large-scale stock manipulation case that has rocked the local financial markets.

2023-05-12 22:10

Ex-defense minister's home, office searched over suspected abuse of power

Ex-defense minister's home, office searched over suspected abuse of power

Investigators raided the home and office of former Defense Minister Song Young-moo and the defense ministry headquarters Friday over suspicions of abuse of power.

2023-05-12 11:32

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