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Justice Minister Apologizes over Massive Virus Outbreak at Detention Center

SEOUL, Jan. 1 (Korea Bizwire) — Justice Minister Choo Mi-ae on Friday apologized over massive coronavirus infections among inmates at a detention center in Seoul. Choo has been under fire for belatedly responding to COVID-19 infections at Dongbu Detention Center in southeastern Seoul, in which over 900 cases have been confirmed over the past month. [...]

Appellate Court Upholds Fine on Liberal Party Chief

SEOUL, March 21 (Korea Bizwire) – A Seoul appellate court on Tuesday upheld a lower court ruling to fine a liberal party chief for violating election laws but stopped short of revoking her parliamentary seat. Rep. Choo Mi-ae of the Democratic Party was fined 800,000 won (US$714) after being found guilty of breaking the Public [...]