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Thu, December 7, 2023 | 21:38

Actor Lee Sun-kyun said to deny taking drugs on purpose

Actor Lee Sun-kyun said to deny taking drugs on purpose

'Parasite' actor Lee Sun-kyun is said to have denied taking drugs on purpose, sources said Sunday, effectively acknowledging the allegations that he used drugs illegally.

2023-11-05 15:39

Actor Lee Sun-kyun makes 2nd appearance before police over suspected drug use

Actor Lee Sun-kyun makes 2nd appearance before police over suspected drug use

Actor Lee Sun-kyun of the 2020 Oscar-winning movie 'Parasite' appeared before police a second time Saturday to undergo questioning over his suspected drug use.

2023-11-04 14:40

Arrest warrant issued for ex-fiance of Olympic fencing medalist

Arrest warrant issued for ex-fiance of Olympic fencing medalist

A Seoul court issued a warrant Friday to arrest the former fiance of Olympic fencing medalist Nam Hyun-hee on charges of fraud.

2023-11-03 19:50

Supreme Court confirms acquittal of 9 ex-Coast Guard officials in Sewol ferry sinking

Supreme Court confirms acquittal of 9 ex-Coast Guard officials in Sewol ferry sinking

The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld lower courts' acquittal of nine former officials of the Korea Coast Guard, who were all charged with failing to carry out their duty in the rescue operation for the sinking of the Sewol ferry in 2014.

2023-11-02 11:45

Actor Lee Sun-kyun set for 2nd questioning on suspected drug use this week

Actor Lee Sun-kyun set for 2nd questioning on suspected drug use this week

Actor Lee Sun-kyun of the 2020 Oscar-winning movie 'Parasite' will appear before police this week for the second round of questioning over suspected drug use, officials said Thursday.

2023-11-02 10:36

Appellate court confirms suspended prison sentence for opposition lawmaker

Appellate court confirms suspended prison sentence for opposition lawmaker

An appellate court upheld a lower court's suspended prison term of four months for Rep. Lim Jong-seong of the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea for election law violations Wednesday, a sentence heavy enough to remove him from parliament if confirmed by the Supreme Court.

2023-11-01 16:18

Arrest warrant sought for knife attacker in front of defense ministry compound

Arrest warrant sought for knife attacker in front of defense ministry compound

Police have sought a court warrant to formally arrest a 77-year-old man who stabbed two police officers guarding the defense ministry compound that houses the presidential office, officials said Wednesday.

2023-11-01 14:46

Ex-fiance of Olympic fencing medalist detained on fraud charges

Ex-fiance of Olympic fencing medalist detained on fraud charges

Police detained the former fiance of Olympic fencing medalist Nam Hyun-hee for investigation on charges of fraud and attempted fraud, officials said Tuesday.

2023-10-31 21:12

Ex-ruling party lawmaker indicted on additional charges linked to development scandal

Ex-ruling party lawmaker indicted on additional charges linked to development scandal

Prosecutors on Tuesday indicted former ruling party lawmaker Kwak Sang-do on additional charges of concealing criminal proceeds in connection with a high-profile property development scandal.

2023-10-31 15:28

Loan shark ring nabbed for demanding 3,000% interest rate, threatening to distribute nude photos

Loan shark ring nabbed for demanding 3,000% interest rate, threatening to distribute nude photos

Police said Monday they have nabbed a ring of loan sharks for extorting nude photos of debtors and threatening to distribute them if they fail to pay back the money in time, while demanding an average of 3,000 percent in annual interest rates.

2023-10-30 16:55

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