SEOUL, Oct. 12 (Korea Bizwire) — Supporters of South Korea’s embattled justice minister, Cho Kuk, staged another massive candlelight vigil right in front of the prosecution’s headquarters in southern Seoul on Saturday, as Cho’s wife was grilled again by investigators over her alleged role in the fraud and corruption scandal that has roiled the country [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 8 (Korea Bizwire) — A system will be implemented in which the prosecution will provide financial help to families who have difficulty making ends meet due to the arrest of the head of their household. The Supreme Prosecutors’ Office said Monday it has prepared an emergency welfare support related system and it is [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 4 (Korea Bizwire) — The prosecution will terminate its practice of openly summoning suspects or others involved in its investigations as part of efforts to better protect their human rights, the Supreme Prosecutors’ Office (SPO) said Friday. At present, prosecutors disclose schedules for questioning suspects or witnesses in advance, exposing them to the [...]
SEOUL, Jun. 23 (Korea Bizwire) — Prosecutors will demand harsh penalties, including life sentences, for drivers who kill or severely injure people while driving under the influence, according to the prosecutor’s office Sunday. Under the revised guidelines that go into force from Tuesday, prosecutors are advised to seek the maximum penalty for drunk drivers who [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 30 (Korea Bizwire) — A South Korean civic group on Wednesday filed a petition against the local unit of McDonald’s with the Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office, demanding criminal punishment for the American fast food chain on suspicion of covering up contaminated food supplies. The group, named Political Mamas, held a news conference [...]
SEOUL, May 24 (Korea Bizwire) — Prosecutors said Thursday they launched an investigation into officials of Samsung Securities Co. over the massive dividend error in April that jolted the local financial market. The Seoul Southern District Prosecutors’ Office said a probe has begun based on the complaint filed by the Financial Supervisory Service early this [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 22 (Korea Bizwire) – The former head of Lone Star Korea Steven Lee has been arrested in Italy after twelve years on the run. The 48-year old American citizen was apprehended by police earlier this month, according to the Ministry of Justice. His wanted status stems from questions over his role at the [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 25 (Korea Bizwire) – Choi Soon-sil, the “female Rasputin” to President Park Geun-hye, who is facing an impeachment trial, screamed “injustice” as she entered the office building of the special investigation team for questioning in a rare public display of confidence. Choi has remained quiet at most of her public appearances, often with [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 23 (Korea Bizwire) – The special prosecution team probing the presidential scandal has a little over a month left, with the official investigation period set to expire on February 28. There have been a few setbacks for the prosecutors, namely the failed attempt at arresting Samsung vice chairman Lee Jae-yong, and supporters of [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 22 (Korea Bizwire) – German prosecutors said Thursday they are ready to cooperate with South Korea’s independent counsel looking into the alleged influence-peddling scandal surrounding President Park Geun-hye and her confidante. The independent counsel has been seeking to find the whereabouts of Chung Yoo-ra, the 20-year-old daughter of Choi Soon-sil, who is suspected [...]