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Justice Ministry to Disclose Personal Info of Offenders Removing Ankle Monitors Illegally

Justice Ministry to Disclose Personal Info of Offenders Removing Ankle Monitors Illegally

SEOUL, Jan. 17 (Korea Bizwire) — The personal details of convicted criminals who remove their ankle montors will be exposed to the public, regardless of the type of crime they have committed. The Ministry of Justice implemented the new rule last week, according to ministry officials. Previously, only criminals that had committed felonies, including sexual violence, [...]

No More Insurance Coverage for Car Accidents Caused by DUI or Unlicensed Driving

No More Insurance Coverage for Car Accidents Caused by DUI or Unlicensed Driving

SEOUL, March 29 (Korea Bizwire) — Insurance payouts resulting from all accidents related to driving under the influence, unlicensed driving, or hit-and-runs will now be charged to the perpetrator for the full amount. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced Sunday that it will come up with a revised car insurance policy as a [...]

That CCTV Will Tell You Off: Don’t Throw Your Garbage Here!

That CCTV Will Tell You Off: Don’t Throw Your Garbage Here!

SEOUL, Korea, August 06 (Korea Bizwire) – When talking CCTV cameras were first introduced in London boroughs in 2008, controversies arose about Big Brother watching and scolding you. However, citizens residing in bleak districts were not necessarily uncomfortable with the idea of talking cameras. They were rather happy of the upside factor of talking cameras, [...]