Korea Joongang Daily
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Former Gyeonggi vice governor convicted for illegal payments to North Korea

Lee Hwa-young, a former vice governor of Gyeonggi, was sentenced on Friday to nine and a half years' imprisonment by the Suwon District Court on charges of collusion in an underwear manufacturer's illegal payments to North Korea.

2024-06-07

Court hands down first sentence in property development scandal involving Democratic Party leader

The Seoul Central District Court sentenced Kim In-seop to five years in prison and imposed a restitution of 6.35 billion won for lobbying the Baekhyeon-dong development project. The DP chief Lee Jae-myung has been on trial since November last year.

2024-02-13

Former DP lawmaker sentenced to 2 years in prison for 2021 DP convention bribe

Youn was accused of distributing envelopes filled with cash to nearly 20 DP lawmakers in an attempt to influence votes that ultimately aided Song Young-gil in becoming the party’s leader. Last month the court approved an arrest warrant against Song.

2024-01-31

Kia Tigers fire manager as arrest warrant sought on bribery charges

The Kia Tigers on Monday fired manager Kim Jong-kook after prosecutors sought an arrest warrant for Kim and former general manager Jang Jung-suk on bribery charges.

2024-01-30

Kia Tigers suspend manager Kim Jong-kook over criminal investigation

The Kia Tigers suspended manager Kim Jong-kook on Sunday as he faces a criminal investigation over bribery charges.

2024-01-29

Prosecutors indict former DP chief for election law violations, bribery

Song is accused of distributing 66.5 million won ($50,000)), funded by donors, to around 20 DP lawmakers, including former legislator Kim Nam-kook, who drew fire for his massive and allegedly dodgy cryptocurrency investments.

2024-01-04

Prosecutors raid SPC Group headquarters in union-busting probe

Prosecutors raided the headquarters of bakery giant SPC Group as part of an investigation into allegations of union-busting by its affiliate PB Partners.

2023-12-21

Ex-Democratic Party boss arrested on bribery charges

A Seoul court issued an arrest warrant for former Democratic Party (DP) leader Song Young-gil, whom the prosecution alleges gave out cash envelopes to his party members to win the party's leadership election in 2021.

2023-12-19

Prosecutors to seek arrest warrant against former DP chief Song Young-gil

Prosecutors is considering of seeking an arrest warrant against former Democratic Party (DP) leader Song Young-gil, who is under investigation for alleged vote-buying during the party's 2021 convention.

2023-12-10

DP chief Lee breaks hunger strike before arrest hearing

Democratic Party (DP) leader Lee Jae-myung ended his 24-day hunger strike on Saturday, ahead of his arrest warrant hearing scheduled for Tuesday, according to party officials.

2023-09-24