Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Court denies arrest warrant for PPP lawmaker over alleged martial law role

A court on Wednesday denied a warrant to arrest People Power Party (PPP) Rep. Choo Kyung-ho over allegations that he was involved in former President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed attempt to impose martial law.

2025-12-03

Arrest warrants issued for sailors involved in ferry grounding

Arrest warrants were issued on Saturday for the first mate and helmsman suspected of grounding a ferry off the southwestern coast earlier this week, the Coast Guard said.

2025-11-23

Coast Guard seeks arrest warrant for captain over ferry grounding

The Coast Guard on Sunday sought an arrest warrant for the captain of a passenger ferry that ran aground last week, leading to the rescue of all 267 people aboard.

2025-11-23

Arrest warrant issued for PPP lawmaker Kweon over bribery allegations

A court issued a warrant on Wednesday to arrest Rep. Kweon Seong-dong of the main opposition People Power Party (PPP) on charges of receiving illegal political funds in exchange for influence peddling.

2025-09-17

Special counsel seeks arrest warrant for ex-Prime Minister Han

The special counsel investigating the Dec. 3 martial law case requested an arrest warrant Sunday for former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo on charges of aiding insurrection.

2025-08-24

Prison life begins for Kim Keon Hee after court issues first pretrial detention warrant for former first lady

For the first time as a former first lady, Kim Keon Hee was officially admitted to a general cell at Seoul Southern Detention Center on Wednesday morning. She was assigned inmate number 4398.

2025-08-13

Ex-first lady Kim Keon Hee's detention hearing concludes after just four hours

Kim Keon Hee, wife of ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol, faces potential pretrial detention as her court hearing concludes, amid charges of multiple violations related to alleged corruption and bribery.

2025-08-12

Special prosecutor halts attempts to arrest Yoon due to ex-president's legal counsel appointment

Special Prosecutor Min Joong‑ki’s team has suspended efforts to arrest former President Yoon Suk Yeol, opting instead to pursue a formal interrogation now that Yoon has appointed legal counsel.

2025-08-05

Heated courtroom battle expected as Yoon appears for pretrial detention hearing

Former President Yoon Suk Yeol appeared at the Seoul Central District Court on Wednesday afternoon for a pretrial detention hearing over allegations of abuse of power.

2025-07-09

Yoon accused of ordering presidential security to obstruct official duties as court set to rule on detention

A decision on whether to detain former President Yoon Suk Yeol again could be made as early as Wednesday.

2025-07-07