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Special counsel appeals in ex-President Yoon's obstruction of justice case

A special counsel team said Thursday it has filed an appeal over a lower court ruling on former President Yoon Suk Yeol's case on obstruction of justice and other charges stemming from his failed 2024 martial law bid.

2026-04-30

Seoul, Beijing coordinate on maritime enforcement ahead of new legal frameworks

Korea and China discussed on Thursday ways to curb illegal fishing and strengthen international maritime order amid upcoming changes to fisheries laws in both countries, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

2026-04-30

Cargo union, BGF Logis sign collective agreement after 10 days of conflict

Unionized cargo workers and convenience store chain CU's logistics affiliate signed a collective agreement Thursday, ending a 10-day blockade of the chain's key logistics centers.

2026-04-30

Appellate court hands ex-President Yoon stiffer 7-year sentence for obstruction, abuse of authority

Former president Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to seven years in prison by the Seoul High Court on Wednesday for obstruction of official duties and abuse of authority, two years longer than the five-year imprisonment handed down in his first trial.

2026-04-29

Appeals court set to rule on ex-President Yoon's obstruction of justice case

An appeals court is set to rule Wednesday on former President Yoon Suk Yeol's trial on obstruction of justice and other charges stemming from his failed martial law bid, after a lower court sentenced him to five years in prison.

2026-04-29

Vapes now regulated as 'tobacco' products, but concerns over loopholes, enforcement remain

Liquid e-cigarettes made with synthetic nicotine are now legally classified as tobacco, following the first revision to the Tobacco Business Act in 37 years, which took effect on Friday.

2026-04-28

Appeals court holds preliminary hearing in Yoon Suk Yeol's insurrection appeals trial

An appeals court held the first preliminary hearing of former President Yoon Suk Yeol's insurrection trial on Monday over his failed 2024 martial law bid after a lower court sentenced him to life imprisonment.

2026-04-27

Parliamentary speaker calls on PPP to help pass martial law amendment

National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik on Monday called on the main opposition People Power Party to vote for a constitutional amendment that would require the president to obtain parliamentary approval before declaring martial law.

2026-04-27

Court set to begin former President Yoon's insurrection appeals trial

An appeals court was set to hold the first preliminary hearing of former President Yoon Suk Yeol's insurrection trial Monday over his failed 2024 martial law bid after a lower court sentenced him to life imprisonment.

2026-04-27

1 in 3 drivers admit to speeding, transportation survey finds

Only about two-thirds of drivers in Korea follow speed limits, with roughly one in three admitting to speeding, according to recent data.

2026-04-26