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Former CIO prosecutors' arrest warrants rejected by Seoul court

A Seoul court on Monday rejected arrest warrants for two former senior prosecutors from the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials accused of obstructing the investigation into the death of Marine Lance Corporal Chae Su-geun.

2025-11-18

Senior prosecutor offers to resign in protest over decision not to appeal in corruption case linked to president

Jung Jin-woo, the head of the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office, offered to resign Saturday, the office said, a day after prosecutors decided not to appeal a ruling in a high-profile development scandal case.

2025-11-08

Probe into PPP collusion finds 3,500 Unification Church members joined party ahead of key events

Prosecutors have uncovered evidence that 3,500 Unification Church followers joined the People Power Party in the run-up to its 2023 leadership race and last year’s general election.

2025-09-26

Man arrested for trying to enter Seoul prosecutors’ office with live machine gun round

A man in his 20s was arrested after attempting to enter the Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office carrying an object believed to be a live round.

2025-07-30

Special counsel raids shaman's sanctuary over influence peddling allegations tied to former first lady

The special counsel investigating former first lady Kim Keon Hee expanded its probe with a raid on a shaman's sanctuary, examining allegations of influence peddling and political favors involving luxury gifts and local election nominations.

2025-07-15

Seoul court denies arrest warrant for Yoon, ex-president's lawyers criticize prosecutor's move

A Seoul court on Wednesday denied a special prosecutor’s request to arrest former President Yoon Suk Yeol, halting a fast-moving investigation into his alleged role in a martial law conspiracy.

2025-06-26

High school student accused of sexually harassing teacher handed over to prosecution

The Ulsan Nambu Police Precinct said Tuesday it booked a student on charges of indecent assault against a teacher and recently forwarded the case to prosecutors with a recommendation for indictment.

2025-06-24

Probe into former first lady's alleged influence peddling intensifies as prosecutors seize Chanel box

Prosecutors reportedly seized a Chanel box believed to be part of a lobbying attempt targeting former first lady Kim Keon Hee, intensifying a growing investigation into allegations of illicit gift-giving and influence-peddling.

2025-05-27

Prosecutors say 'no change' in decision not to appeal Yoon release despite Supreme Court questions

The prosecution said Thursday there is "no change" in its decision not to appeal the release of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol from jail.

2025-03-13

Police transfer treason cases against Yoon, others to prosecution, CIO

Police said Tuesday they have transferred three cases of treason charges against President Yoon Suk Yeol and two others to the prosecution and the state anticorruption agency.

2025-03-04