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Thu, March 30, 2023 | 11:13

Law denying fathers birth registration of extramarital children ruled unconstitutional

Law denying fathers birth registration of extramarital children ruled unconstitutional

The Constitutional Court has ruled against a family registration law that practically bars biological fathers from registering the birth of children they have in extramarital relations with married women, legal sources said Thursday.

2023-03-30 10:12

Actor Yoo Ah-in once again apologizes for alleged drug use

Actor Yoo Ah-in once again apologizes for alleged drug use

Actor Yoo Ah-in on Tuesday once again made a public apology for his alleged drug use, saying he will accept all criticism and legal punishment.

2023-03-28 16:07

Hong Konger referred to prosecution for beating airport workers in baggage dispute

Hong Konger referred to prosecution for beating airport workers in baggage dispute

Police referred a traveler from Hong Kong to the prosecution Tuesday for investigation and possible indictment on charges of beating two airport workers in a dispute over baggage handling.

2023-03-28 16:07

SK chief's estranged wife sues his new partner for compensation

SK chief's estranged wife sues his new partner for compensation

Roh Soh-yeong, director of Art Center Nabi, who has been in divorce proceedings with SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won, launched a lawsuit against Chey's cohabitant Monday for a large amount of compensation money, judicial officials said.

2023-03-27 17:21

Court exempts Iranian refugee from punishment for illegal entry

Court exempts Iranian refugee from punishment for illegal entry

The Supreme Court upheld an appellate court's decision not to punish an Iranian national charged with obtaining a visa based on a falsified document, citing an international convention stipulating that penalties should not be imposed on refugees for illegal entry. In 2016, the Iranian national applied for a short-term visa to the Korean Embassy in his home country, presenting...

Jun Ji-hye | 2023-03-27 17:09

Yoo Ah-in appears before police over alleged use of illegal drugs

Yoo Ah-in appears before police over alleged use of illegal drugs

A-list actor Yoo Ah-in appeared before police for questioning, Monday, over his alleged use of illegal drugs. He had tested positive for four drugs: propofol, marijuana, cocaine and ketamine. Yoo, whose real name is Uhm Hong-sik, entered the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency building in Seoul's Mapo District at about 9:20 a.m., as police summoned him as a suspect.

Jun Ji-hye | 2023-03-27 15:28

Hankook Tire chief indicted over alleged illicit inter-affiliate trading, embezzlement

Hankook Tire chief indicted over alleged illicit inter-affiliate trading, embezzlement

The chief of tire giant Hankook Tire Technology was indicted Monday on charges of illicit inter-affiliate trading, embezzlement and breach of trust, prosecutors said.

2023-03-27 12:39

One of two Kazakhstanis who fled Incheon Int'l Airport nabbed

One of two Kazakhstanis who fled Incheon Int'l Airport nabbed

One of two Kazakhstanis who fled from Incheon International Airport after being denied entry into the country has been arrested, officials said Monday.

2023-03-27 12:37

Supreme Court finalizes decision not to punish Iranian refugee for illegal entry

Supreme Court finalizes decision not to punish Iranian refugee for illegal entry

The Supreme Court has finalized a decision not to punish an Iranian national charged with obtaining a visa based on a fake document, citing an international refugee convention prohibiting the punishment of refugees for illegal entry.

2023-03-27 10:52

Actor Yoo Ah-in appears for questioning over alleged drug use

Actor Yoo Ah-in appears for questioning over alleged drug use

Actor Yoo Ah-in appeared before police for questioning Monday over allegations of illegal drug use.

2023-03-27 10:21

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