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Davos forum opens probe into CEO Brende's Epstein links - The Korea Times
1+ hour, 46+ min ago (437+ words) World Economic Forum President and CEO Borge Brende delivers a speech during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos on Jan. 20. The World Economic Forum, which organizes the annual Davos summit, said Thursday that it would conduct an…...
Lee appoints special counsel for follow-up probe into ex-President Yoon, his wife - The Korea Times
7+ hour, 14+ min ago (201+ words) Kwon Chang-young / Courtesy of Jipyong President Lee Jae Myung has appointed a special counsel to lead investigations into allegations that were not addressed in three previous special counsel probes involving former President Yoon Suk Yeol and his wife, Cheong Wa…...
Court partially acquits 'power broker' in cash-for-nominations scandal - The Korea Times
11+ hour, 13+ min ago (271+ words) A court on Thursday acquitted a self-proclaimed political power broker and a former lawmaker of the main opposition People Power Party on charges of violating the Political Funds Act for allegedly exchanging cash for political nominations. The Changwon District Court,…...
Appellate court upholds fine for ex-President Moon's daughter in DUI case - The Korea Times
11+ hour, 52+ min ago (164+ words) A court of appeals on Thursday upheld a lower court's ruling that sentenced the daughter of former President Moon Jae-in to a fine of 15 million won ($10,200) on charges of drunk driving and illegally operating an Airbnb business. The appellate division…...
Disciplinary committee set for 4 generals over martial law involvement - The Korea Times
12+ hour, 59+ min ago (194+ words) Maj. Gen. Kim Yong-dae, the former head of the Drone Operations Command, appears for questioning by a special counsel team at the Seoul High Prosecutors Office in southern Seoul, Sept. 18, 2025. Yonhap The defense ministry is set to convene a disciplinary…...
PM orders thorough probe into alleged sexual abuse at facility for people with disabilities - The Korea Times
16+ hour, 32+ min ago (341+ words) Prime Minister Kim Min-seok speaks at a meeting of a task force set up to address allegations of sexual abuse at a facility for the disabled at the Government Complex Seoul, Thursday. Yonhap Prime Minister Kim Min-seok on Thursday ordered…...
US military stages live-fire drills using remote weapon system in Korea - The Korea Times
17+ hour, 33+ min ago (261+ words) The U.S. military stationed in Korea has staged live-fire drills involving a remote weapon station designed to be mounted on armored vehicles, according to the U.S. Eighth Army on Thursday. The drills, conducted on Jan. 28-29, involved assembling, preparing and operating the Common…...
Police request arrest warrants for lawmaker, ex-councilor over bribery - The Korea Times
22+ hour, 52+ min ago (185+ words) Police on Thursday requested arrest warrants for a lawmaker and a former Seoul city councilor embroiled in a bribery scandal linked to the 2022 local elections. The warrants were sought for Rep. Kang Sun-woo, an independent who formerly belonged to the…...
Man convicted of attempting to assassinate Trump gets life in prison - The Korea Times
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (538+ words) FORT PIERCE, Fla. " Federal prosecutors are seeking a sentence of life without parole for the man convicted of trying to assassinate President Donald Trump on a Florida golf course in 2024. Ryan Routh was scheduled to appear Wednesday before U.S. District Judge…...
Prosecutors seize assets of key convicts in high-profile development scandal - The Korea Times
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (206+ words) Prosecutors on Wednesday began to seize the assets of key convicts in a high-profile development scandal case allegedly linked to President Lee Jae Myung. The Seoul Central District Prosecutors Office said it has started to seize vehicles, bonds and other…...