Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Court denies arrest warrant for PPP lawmaker over alleged martial law role

A court on Wednesday denied a warrant to arrest People Power Party (PPP) Rep. Choo Kyung-ho over allegations that he was involved in former President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed attempt to impose martial law.

2025-12-03

Suspected ringleader in murder of Korean student in Cambodia arrested

The alleged ringleader behind the brutal torture and murder of a Korean university student in Cambodia has been arrested, diplomatic sources confirmed Friday.

2025-11-28

Suspect arrested for stealing credit cards left behind at unmanned shops in Sejong

A suspect has been arrested for stealing credit and bank cards left behind by other customers at unmanned stores and using them to make purchases.

2025-11-28

National Assembly votes to allow arrest of PPP lawmaker accused of abetting Dec. 3 martial law

The ruling-party-led National Assembly voted Thursday to allow the arrest of People Power Party (PPP) Rep. Choo Kyung-ho, who prosecutors say helped coordinate attempts to enforce last year’s short-lived martial law order.

2025-11-27

Police arrest gang member linked to Korean man's death in Vietnam

One of the suspects arrested in connection with the death of a Korean man found in a bag in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam on Sunday is a gangster from Daegu, Vietnamese police said Wednesday.

2025-11-26

Four more arrested in $102 million Louvre jewel heist, Paris prosecutor says

The Paris prosecutor announced four more arrests Tuesday in connection with the stunning heist at the Louvre Museum in October by a gang that made off with $102 million worth of jewels.

2025-11-26

Man arrested for alleged attempted murder in Seoul

A man in his 50s was arrested for allegedly attempting to murder an employee at an art academy in Gangnam District, southern Seoul, after he was not hired by the institution.

2025-11-24

Coast Guard seeks arrest warrant for captain of ferry that ran aground

The Korea Coast Guard on Sunday requested an arrest warrant for the captain of the Queen Jenuvia II passenger ferry after finding he had vacated the wheelhouse during a critical phase of navigation.

2025-11-23

Arrest warrants issued for sailors involved in ferry grounding

Arrest warrants were issued on Saturday for the first mate and helmsman suspected of grounding a ferry off the southwestern coast earlier this week, the Coast Guard said.

2025-11-23

Coast Guard seeks arrest warrant for captain over ferry grounding

The Coast Guard on Sunday sought an arrest warrant for the captain of a passenger ferry that ran aground last week, leading to the rescue of all 267 people aboard.

2025-11-23