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Following U.S. lead, Canada designates seven Latin American criminal groups as terrorist entities

Canada is designating seven Latin American criminal organizations as terrorist entities under the country's Criminal Code, giving Canadian law enforcement another tool in the fight against fentanyl trafficking.

2025-02-21

People with serious criminal records to face hiring restrictions with online delivery services

Individuals with serious criminal records will face employment restrictions in online delivery services, such as Baedal Minjok and Coupang Eats, as well as in taxi services for disabled people, the Transport Ministry said Tuesday.

2025-01-07

A tougher sentence is not a panacea (KOR)

If so, one may think that keeping criminals in prison would be better. But correctional facilities are finite.

2024-08-05

A tougher sentence is not a panacea

If so, one may think that keeping criminals in prison would be better. But correctional facilities are finite.

2024-08-04

Arrest made in Korea for murder of Korean tourist found in plastic barrel in Thailand

A suspect alleged to have murdered a Korean tourist in Thailand was apprehended by police in North Jeolla, said Gyeongnam Provincial Police Agency on Monday. The police arrested him at his residence in North Jeolla at 7:46 p.m. on Sunday.

2024-05-13

Authorities face legal hurdles bringing record number of fugitives to justice

More and more convicted criminals are going on the lam before their final court dates due to legal loopholes.

2024-02-07

Police search for double homicide suspect

Authorities released a photo of a man, approximately 170 centimeters tall with a shaved head. However, the police have identified the suspect only as Lee. He is accused of murdering two women that owns coffee shop.

2024-01-05

Child rapist Cho Doo-soon defies curfew, sent back home

Child rapist Cho Doo-soon had an unauthorized night out, defying an order to remain at home, and was sent back to his residence by police officers.

2023-12-15

[INTERVIEW] Korea a 'leader' in cooperating with the ICC, says court's chief

South Korea has been one of the few APAC countries under the ICC’s jurisdiction since 2003. It is also one of the most significant contributors to the ICC’s budget, being the seventh-largest of all state parties.

2023-11-20

International Criminal Court president calls for more Asian participation

The president of the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Tuesday stressed the need to enhance cooperation and complementarity to prevent atrocities, calling for more states to join and provide justice, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region.

2023-11-14