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Over 30% of arrest warrant requests rejected by prosecutors this year: Data

Investigators have complained that prosecutors have become reluctant to seek requested warrants after the government decided to overhaul the prosecution system.

2026.10.4

The Incheon Metropolitan Police Agency [YONHAP]

Warrant sought for Incheon factory owner accused of assaulting Bangladeshi workers

A textile factory owner in Incheon accused of repeatedly assaulting and abusing migrant workers from Bangladesh faces possible incarceration.

2026.6.2

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Truckers protest against BGF Logis in front of a logistics center in South Gyeongsang on April 21. [YONHAP]

Court grants arrest warrant for driver involved in rally incident Wednesday

A district court on Thursday issued an arrest warrant for a truck driver who drove into a group of rallygoers in Jinju, South Gyeongsang on Monday, killing one and injuring two others.

2026.4.23

Rep. Kang Sun-woo, left, and former Seoul city councilor Kim Kyung [YONHAP]

Court to hold arrest warrant hearings for lawmaker, ex-councilor over bribery

A court is set to hold hearings Tuesday to decide whether to issue arrest warrants for an independent lawmaker, formerly of the ruling Democratic Party and a former Seoul city councilor over bribery allegations linked to the 2022 local elections.

2026.3.3

Woman accused of killing mother after family argument at home in Incheon

Police in Incheon requested arrest warrants for a man and woman for their roles in the killing of the woman's mother at their home. The woman, in her 60s, is accused of murdering her mother, while the man is accused of aiding in the crime.

2026.1.25

Officials from the National Forensic Service and other agencies wait to begin a joint inspection into a workplace safety incident at the SPC Samlip plant in Siheung, Gyeonggi, on May 27, 2025. [NEWS1]

Detention sought for SPC Samlip officials over worker’s death

Police and labor authorities are seeking detention warrants for officials at SPC Samlip’s Sihwa plant in Siheung, Gyeonggi, over a worker’s death last year.

2026.1.9

Former President Yoon Suk Yeol attends a court hearing at the Seoul Central District Court in Seocho District, southern Seoul, on Sept. 26, 2025. [NEWS1]

Court issues additional arrest warrant for ex-President Yoon

A Seoul court issued an additional arrest warrant for former President Yoon Suk Yeol, citing concerns over a risk of destruction of evidence over his declaration of martial law on Dec. 3, 2024.

2026.1.2

Hwang Ha-na, the granddaughter of the founder of Namyang Dairy Products, is seen in front of the Anyang branch of the Suwon District Court to attend a warrant hearing on Dec. 26. [YONHAP]

Granddaughter of Namyang Dairy's founder who was on the run appears in court for pretrial hearing

Hwang Ha-na, the granddaughter of the founder of Namyang Dairy Products, appeared in court on Friday for a pretrial detention hearing after being arrested overseas while on the run amid a drug investigation.

2025.12.26

A suspect, center, who allegedly attempted to kidnap children in late August enters the Seoul Western District Court in Seoul for questioning on Sept. 5. [YONHAP]

Court rejects detention warrant against 2 suspects over kidnapping attempt

A Seoul court on Friday rejected a request from law enforcement authorities to detain two suspects for allegedly attempting to kidnap elementary school children last week.

2025.9.6

The man accused of killing his dog by dragging it behind an e-bike on Aug. 22 [YONHAP]

Cheonan man accused of murdering dog with e-bike avoids jail — for now

A court decided not detain a man accused of dragging a dog behind his bicycle, citing no flight risk or evidence destruction.

2025.9.3