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Thu, December 7, 2023 | 21:51

Appeals court upholds 40-year prison term for man in killing of ex-girlfriend's son

Appeals court upholds 40-year prison term for man in killing of ex-girlfriend's son

An appellate court on Wednesday upheld a 40-year prison sentence for a man charged with fatally stabbing the 8-year-old son of his ex-girlfriend after she had filed a complaint against him for stalking.

2023-10-11 17:16

Multinational criminal ring arrested for smuggling meth in bulk into Korea

Multinational criminal ring arrested for smuggling meth in bulk into Korea

Police said Tuesday they have arrested 26 suspected members of a multinational criminal organization and accomplices in connection with large-scale drug smuggling into Korea.

2023-10-10 17:35

No. of foreign drug convicts nearly triples in past 4 years

No. of foreign drug convicts nearly triples in past 4 years

The number of foreigners convicted of drug crimes nearly tripled in the past four years, data showed Tuesday.

2023-10-10 17:01

Bundang stabbing rampage suspect requests psychological evaluation

Bundang stabbing rampage suspect requests psychological evaluation

The suspect behind the deadly stabbing rampage in Bundang, south of Seoul, on Tuesday requested the court give him a psychological evaluation, claiming he had a mental illness at the time of the crime.

2023-10-10 16:07

4 in 10 foreign students entering Korea for language study overstay visas

4 in 10 foreign students entering Korea for language study overstay visas

Four out of 10 foreign nationals who enter Korea on a language study visa end up overstaying their visas, a lawmaker said Tuesday, urging the government to tighten the visa screening process for foreign students.

2023-10-10 16:00

Mother arrested for throwing newborn daughter out motel window to her death

Mother arrested for throwing newborn daughter out motel window to her death

Police said Tuesday that they have arrested a woman in connection with the death of her newborn baby, the latest in a series of infanticides that have rocked Korea.

2023-10-10 15:30

High schooler arrested over alleged serial assaults against 3 teenage girls

High schooler arrested over alleged serial assaults against 3 teenage girls

A male high school student was arrested Monday for allegedly attacking three teenage girls purportedly with the intent of sexually assaulting them.

2023-10-09 21:42

Parliament passes 'mug shot disclosure bill' expanding info disclosure for violent crime offenders

Parliament passes 'mug shot disclosure bill' expanding info disclosure for violent crime offenders

The National Assembly on Friday passed a new bill aimed at expanding the public disclosure of personal data of violent crime offenders amid heightened public concern over heinous crimes.

2023-10-06 20:11

Korea grapples with increased drug use

Korea grapples with increased drug use

Korea no longer appears to be a drug-free country as the number of narcotics-related offenses continues to rise.

2023-10-06 17:17

Drug offender arrests hit all-time high, nearing 13,000

Drug offender arrests hit all-time high, nearing 13,000

Police arrested a record number of drug-related offenders this year, a ruling party lawmaker said Friday, illustrating growing concerns in Korea about drug problems.

2023-10-06 16:22

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