Ministry of Justice to conduct retest for prosecutor exam after content leak

The Ministry of Justice will administer a retest for the final exam in a course for prospective prosecutors, conducted at 25 law schools across the country on Saturday, following allegations of a prior leak of exam content, the ministry said Monday.

2025-12-01

New measures to stop undocumented foreigners from being deported before facing charges

The Ministry of Justice announced on Wednesday that it will revise current procedures to prevent undocumented foreigners who commit crimes in Korea from being deported before facing criminal charges.

2025-10-15

No Prosecution Service, but continued debate on case transfers and reviews

With the National Assembly’s passage of a bill to abolish the Prosecution Service on Friday, renewed debate is expected over whether to revive full case transfers and preserve prosecutors’ supplementary investigation powers.

2025-09-29

Justice minister orders probe into prosecution's alleged special treatment of ex-Gyeonggi vice governor

Formal investigation into allegations that former Gyeonggi vice governor and underwear maker head were treated to alcohol and a salmon dinner during questioning by prosecutors over their involvement in an illegal remittance to North Korea in 2019.

2025-09-17

President Lee orders fact-finding probe into migrant workers' poor treatment, unpaid wages

President Lee Jae Myung on Friday ordered a fact-finding investigation into cases of unfair treatment and delayed wages involving migrant workers in Korea.

2025-09-05

Panel discussion focuses on encouraging foreign talent to stay in Seoul

Officials and international professionals gathered in central Seoul on Thursday to debate not only how to attract global talent, but also how to make the city a place where they want to stay.

2025-09-04

Lee proposes public debate on prosecutorial reform amid growing tensions

President Lee Jae Myung on Friday proposed a public debate on prosecutorial reform, signaling he may preside over the discussion himself.

2025-08-29

Gov't launches new 'regional,' 'top-tier' visa programs as part of immigration overhaul

The Justice Ministry launched two new visa programs on Wednesday, a pilot "regional visa" system tailored to local government needs and a "top-tier visa" to attract high-level talent in advanced industries.

2025-04-02

Impeachment trial of Justice Minister Park ends after just one hearing

The impeachment trial of Justice Minister Park Sung-jae ended on Tuesday afternoon after the Constitutional Court held a single formal hearing in the afternoon to hear oral arguments for and against his removal from office.

2025-03-18

Justice Ministry strengthens policy on forced deportations

The Justice Ministry will forcibly deport foreigners who refuse to leave Korea without reasonable grounds by directly escorting such individuals on their outbound journey, the ministry announced Tuesday.