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Police investigators brace for case surge as Prosecutors' Office closes

The reform shifting most investigations has some officers looking for new assignments, with workloads and overtime already high.

2026.10.3

An era of prosecutors who cannot investigate (KOR)

A prosecutor’s fight to pursue a cyanide murder case underscores fears over Korea’s plan to strip prosecutors of investigative powers.

2026.9.23

An era of prosecutors who cannot investigate

A prosecutor’s fight to pursue a cyanide murder case underscores fears over Korea’s plan to strip prosecutors of investigative powers.

2026.9.22

Vacancies at top investigative posts benefit only criminals (KOR)

With top police and prosecution posts left unfilled for months, concerns are growing over accountability, stability and the country’s ability to fight crime.

2026.7.1

Vacancies at top investigative posts benefit only criminals

With top police and prosecution posts left unfilled for months, concerns are growing over accountability, stability and the country’s ability to fight crime.

2026.6.30

A mug shot image of Kim Re-ah, who is accused for killing his girlfriend and severely injuring her mother, was post by the Suwon District Prosecutors' Office on its website on Monday. [SUWON DISTRICT PROSECUTORS' OFFICE]

Face and ID of man suspected of killing girlfriend revealed in first use of new mug shot law

Prosecutors revealed the face and identity of Kim Re-ah, who is charged with killing his girlfriend after she ended their relationship and severely injuring her mother last month.

2024.4.22

Former Democratic Party leader Song Young-gil appears at the prosecutors' office in Seocho-dong, Seoul, on Friday. [YONHAP]

Prosecutors to seek arrest warrant against former DP chief Song Young-gil

Prosecutors is considering of seeking an arrest warrant against former Democratic Party (DP) leader Song Young-gil, who is under investigation for alleged vote-buying during the party's 2021 convention.

2023.12.10

Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung appears at a court in Seocho-dong to attend a trial on Oct. 6. [YONHAP]

DP chief Lee indicted for aiding and abetting perjury

During a televised debate, Lee Jae-myung, who was running for Gyeonggi governor office in 2018, denied accusations that he had been convicted for falsely posing as a prosecutor.

2023.10.16

Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung is surrounded by DP lawmakers and supporters on Wednesday morning as he walks out of the Seoul Detention Center in Gyeonggi. [YONHAP]

Arrest warrant denial of DP's Lee sparks controversy

“One can’t but wonder if political consideration was made in a judiciary decision to state that there is no possibility of destroying or tampering with evidence just because the person is the leader of a political party,” a prosecutor said.

2023.9.27

Police cracking down on druken drivers at a school zone in Suwon, Gyeonggi, in April. [YONHAP]

Police confiscate vehicle of man who killed woman in DUI crash

Police officials in Osan confiscated the vehicle of a 25-year-old man, only identified as Lim, who killed a pedestrian while driving drunk late last month.

2023.7.4

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