Police pursuing ringleaders, key suspects from Cambodian crime syndicates that have scammed more than $7 million

Korean police have identified 157 suspects linked to two large criminal syndicates based in Cambodia that defrauded hundreds of victims out of a total of 11 billion won ($7.4 million) through fake lodging investment platforms and dating scams.

2026-01-20

Lawmaker appears before police for questioning about alleged bribery

A former Democratic Party (DP) lawmaker suspected of receiving illegal political funds from a Seoul city councilor appeared before police for questioning Tuesday.

2026-01-20

Two civilians suspected in drone intrusion over Pyongyang had worked for Yoon's office: Probe

Two civilians suspected of involvement in an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) intrusion that North Korea claims occurred over Pyongyang in 2024 previously worked at the presidential office under the Yoon Suk Yeol administration.

2026-01-18

Bullfighting organizers face investigation over alleged animal abuse, drugging

The government has launched an investigation into allegations that bullfighting organizers were drugging bulls to fight through injuries.

2026-01-18

Task force identifies, questions civilian suspect regarding drones that North claims are from South

A joint military-police investigation task force has identified and is questioning a civilian suspect in relation to North Korea's claim that a South Korean unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) infiltrated its airspace.

2026-01-17

Unification Church-backed project in Cambodia investigated for alleged corruption tied to previous gov't

A Cambodian development project promoted by the Unification Church is under criminal investigation for potentially advancing personal business interests of former official Yun Young-ho, tied to bribery and political lobbying.

2026-01-13

Coupang's CEO fails to comply with 1st police summons

Harold Rogers, interim CEO of Coupang, who is under investigation for various suspicions related to a large-scale data leak, has failed to comply with the police's initial summons, a ranking police official said Monday.

2026-01-12

Detention sought for SPC Samlip officials over worker’s death

Police and labor authorities are seeking detention warrants for officials at SPC Samlip’s Sihwa plant in Siheung, Gyeonggi, over a worker’s death last year.

2026-01-09

Some 10 military officers referred to special investigative unit over martial law allegations

Around 10 military officers suspected of being involved in former President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed martial law bid in December 2024 will be referred to a defense special investigative unit for probe, the defense ministry said Tuesday.

2026-01-06

Prosecution, police to form joint investigation team to handle Unification Church allegations

The prosecution and the police have agreed to form a joint investigation team to handle various allegations of bribery between the Unification Church and politicians, legal sources said Tuesday.