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Shaman linked to ex-first lady Kim Keon Hee appeals 6-year prison sentence for taking bribes

A shaman known for his close ties to former first lady Kim Keon Hee has appealed a court ruling sentencing him to six years in prison for accepting bribes from the Unification Church, legal sources said on Monday.

2026-03-02

Ex-first lady Kim Keon Hee's appeal trial for stock manipulation begins March 11

Former first lady Kim Keon Hee’s appeal trial will begin on March 11, following her partial conviction in a case involving stock manipulation allegations and bribery linked to the Unification Church.

2026-02-25

Court to hear Yoon’s appeal of obstruction conviction March 4

The appellate trial in the case against former President Yoon Suk Yeol on charges including obstruction of arrest related to the Dec. 3, 2024, martial law declaration will begin on March 4.

2026-02-25

Former President Yoon files appeal against insurrection trial verdict

Former President Yoon Suk Yeol, who was given a life imprisonment sentence after being found guilty of leading an insurrection following the Dec. 3, 2024, martial law declaration, has appealed the first court ruling on Tuesday.

2026-02-24

Seoul High Court assigns appeals by Yoon, others over martial law rulings

The Seoul High Court on Monday launched special appellate panels to handle appeals in major cases stemming from the Dec. 3, 2024, martial law declaration, including those involving former President Yoon Suk Yeol and other convicted senior officials.

2026-02-23

Special counsel appeals 7-year sentence for ex-interior minister over martial law role

A special counsel team on Wednesday appealed a court ruling sentencing former Interior Minister Lee Sang-min to seven years in prison for his involvement in former President Yoon Suk Yeol's brief imposition of martial law.

2026-02-19

Man accused of breaking into Park Na-rae's home pleads for leniency in court

A man accused of breaking into comedian Park Na-rae’s home and stealing valuables worth tens of millions of won pleaded for leniency during his appeal trial.

2026-01-30

Prosecutors appeal Yoon Suk Yeol's five-year sentence

Prosecutors appealed the court's five-year sentence for former President Yoon Suk Yeol, handed down earlier this month for obstruction and abuse of power.

2026-01-22

Former Korean baseball team skipper petitions for ex-daughter-in-law's punishment for alleged inappropriate relationship

Ryu Joong-il, former manager of the Korean national baseball team, is demanding punishment for his former daughter-in-law who was recently cleared of wrongdoing in an alleged inappropriate relationship with one of her high school students.

2025-12-04

Acting prosecutor general may step down after decision not to appeal draws heavy backlash

Acting Prosecutor General Noh Man-seok is reportedly considering stepping down after deciding not to appeal the court ruling in the Daejang-dong land development case. His decision not to appeal drew fierce backlash from within the prosecution.

2025-11-11