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Prosecutors to Use Foreign Language Warrants for Foreign Criminals

Prosecutors to Use Foreign Language Warrants for Foreign Criminals

SEOUL, Aug. 7 (Korea Bizwire) — Foreign criminals being detained or arrested in South Korea will be presented with a warrant written in their own language under a government bid to prevent discrimination against aliens in legal proceedings, prosecutors said Wednesday. The Supreme Prosecutors’ Office (SPO) said that prosecutors will use an arrest warrant translated [...]

Samsung Chief Faces Arrest Warrant for Involvement in Corruption Scandal

Samsung Chief Faces Arrest Warrant for Involvement in Corruption Scandal

SEOUL, Jan. 16 (Korea Bizwire) – The special team of prosecutors probing the corruption scandal surrounding President Park Geun-hye has requested an arrest warrant for Lee Jae-yong, the vice chairman and de facto leader of Samsung Group, on charges of bribery, embezzlement, and perjury.  This marks the first time that officials have issued a warrant [...]

Arrest Warrant Issued for President’s Brother-in-law

Arrest Warrant Issued for President’s Brother-in-law

SEOUL, Aug. 20 (Korea Bizwire) — An arrest warrant for a former lawmaker and husband of President Park Geun-hye‘s cousin was issued Wednesday over bribery-taking suspicions, court officials said. The Uijeongbu District Court approved the arrest of the 77-year-old, identified only by his surname Yoon, citing fear of flight or destruction of evidence. Yoon is [...]