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Thu, January 28, 2021 | 14:21

Notorious child rapist may receive basic living allowance

Notorious child rapist may receive basic living allowance

Cho Doo-soon, one of Korea's most notorious child rapists who was released from prison last month, has applied for the basic livelihood security program, claiming that he and his wife are suffering financial difficulties.

Jun Ji-hye | 2021-01-08 16:47

Vietnamese woman gets 3 years in jail after jumping from apartment building with newborn baby

Vietnamese woman gets 3 years in jail after jumping from apartment building with newborn baby

A local court sentenced a Vietnamese woman to three years in prison Friday for jumping from an apartment building with her newborn baby, resulting in the baby's death.

2021-01-08 16:00

$13.4 mil. stolen from casino on Jeju Island

$13.4 mil. stolen from casino on Jeju Island

A total of 14.5 billion won ($13.4 million) in cash was stolen from a casino on Jeju Island, according to Seogwipo Police Station, Thursday. Police have launched an investigation into the theft following a report filed Tuesday by Landing Entertainment Korea, the operator of Land Casino located at Jeju Shinhwa World, a resort complex.

2021-01-07 15:31

Taking photo of body parts covered by leggings can be considered sexual offense: top court

Taking photo of body parts covered by leggings can be considered sexual offense: top court

Taking photos of body parts covered by tight clothing can also be considered a type of sexual offense, the nation's top court has said. The Supreme Court said Wednesday it has remanded the case of a man who was found not guilty of sexual crimes to an appeals division at the Uijeongbu District Court, north of Seoul, for retrial.

2021-01-07 14:24

Police chief issues apology over botched response to case of abused child

Police chief issues apology over botched response to case of abused child

The chief of the National Police Agency apologized Wednesday for the possible mishandling of the death of a 16-month-old baby who was allegedly abused by her adoptive parents.

2021-01-06 21:11

Court supports denial of citizenship for foreign man caught drunk driving

Court supports denial of citizenship for foreign man caught drunk driving

A local court ruled that rejecting the naturalization application of a foreign national who was convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol was legitimate, as he failed to meet the requirements of having a “good moral character” under the Nationality Act.

2021-01-04 15:39

Calls growing for revoking college admissions of ex-minister's daughter

Calls growing for revoking college admissions of ex-minister's daughter

Calls are growing for revoking college admissions of former Justice Minister Cho Kuk's daughter, after his wife was sentenced to four years in prison for forging the daughter's academic records to get her into a university and medical school.

Jun Ji-hye | 2021-01-03 15:26

Another inmate dies at detention center

Another inmate dies at detention center

The number of coronavirus cases tied to a Seoul detention center rose by 131 on Thursday, sending the total to over 900, while another inmate died of COVID-19 complications at a separate facility.

2020-12-31 19:50

Prosecutors demand 9 years in prison for Samsung heir in retrial of bribery case

Prosecutors demand 9 years in prison for Samsung heir in retrial of bribery case

Prosecutors on Wednesday demanded nine years in prison for Samsung heir Lee Jae-yong in a retrial of a bribery case involving former President Park Geun-hye. Lee, vice chairman of Samsung Electronics Co., faces charges of bribing the former president's longtime friend, Choi Soon-sil, in order to get government help in succeeding his father and securing control of Samsung Grou...

2020-12-30 17:43

Closed investigation on ex-mayor's sexual misconduct provokes backlash

Closed investigation on ex-mayor's sexual misconduct provokes backlash

Women's rights groups are furious over the police's decision to close the investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against late Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon without reaching a clear conclusion.

2020-12-30 16:29

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