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PPP criticizes DP special counsel bill over indictment-canceling powers

A bill by the ruling Democratic Party (DP) that would empower a special counsel to cancel ongoing criminal investigations has attracted fierce criticism from main opposition People Power Party (PPP) politicians.

2026-05-01

Special counsel raids prosecution over ex-chief's alleged role in Yoon's failed martial law

A special counsel team raided the top prosecutor's office on Thursday over former Prosecutor General Shim Woo-jung's alleged involvement in former President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed martial law bid in 2024.

2026-04-23

Prosecutors seek 18-month prison term for Winner's Song Min-ho over service negligence allegations

Prosecutors on Tuesday demanded an 18-month prison term for Song Min-ho, a member of K-pop boy band Winner, over allegations of negligence related to his alternative mandatory service.

2026-04-21

After 50 years of being branded a 'pinko,' man cleared of violating anti-communism law

A man in his 70s had his name cleared almost half a century after he was wrongfully convicted on charges of being a communist sympathizer.

2026-04-08

DUI offenders get off scot-free as police sit on investigation requests

South Chungcheong police sat idle on cases that needed supplementary investigation for prosecutors, thereby allowing two driving under the influence (DUI) offenders to go without charges because the statute of limitations had expired.

2026-04-06

'Insufficient evidence': Frustration swells as police drop more cases, offer fewer explanations

Since gaining the power to close cases on their own, police are dropping a growing number of criminal complaints with little explanation, leaving victims with few avenues for redress.

2026-04-06

NIS employee, two military officers referred to prosecution over drone flights to North

An employee of the South Korean National Intelligence Service (NIS) and two active-duty military officers were referred to the prosecution on Tuesday for their alleged roles in sending drones to North Korea, investigators said.

2026-03-31

Special counsel investigates alleged cover-up as prosecutor offices raided over Kim Keon Hee case

Special counsel raided key prosecutor offices over allegations of a cover-up regarding ex-first lady Kim Keon Hee's stock manipulation case, investigating potential abuse of power in dropping charges against her.

2026-03-23

Lee reaffirms commitment to measured prosecution reform

President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday reaffirmed his commitment to reform the prosecution service by separating its investigative and indictment powers, while cautioning against excessive measures that could undermine the reform effort.

2026-03-17

Korean YouTuber sent to prosecutors over video claiming mutilated bodies found in Korea

A Korean YouTuber who spread claims that numerous mutilated bodies had been discovered in Korea to Japanese viewers has been referred to prosecutors. Police say they forwarded the YouTuber to the prosecution on Feb. 13

2026-03-06