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Former employees slam Panamanian consulate in Busan over unpaid severance

Former employees of the Panamanian Embassy's Busan Consular Office in Korea accused the consulate of unfair treatment, citing unpaid severance and the installation of intrusive security camera surveillance.

2024-07-02

Gov't files documents defending medical recruitment hike to court

The government has submitted documents defending its decision to expand annual medical school admissions by 2,000 spots in a case that is on appeal before the Seoul High Court, according to a lawyer representing the plaintiffs on Saturday.

2024-05-12

BoA and agency to take legal action against online haters

Singer and actor BoA and her agency SM Entertainment are taking action against rumors, false information and defamation after negative comments recently appeared online.

2024-04-11

미국 국립공원의 ‘현금 사절’ 선언에 쏟아진 반발

At dozens of national parks and historical sites around the United States, getting away from it all to revel in the country’s wide-open spaces has taken on a whole new meaning.

2024-03-25

Former justice minister wins damages for illegal snooping

Former Justice Minister Cho Kuk on Wednesday won 10 million won ($7,570) in damages in a civil lawsuit he brought against the state for illegal surveillance conducted against him under two previous conservative administrations.

2024-01-10

Reports: Hospital manager still suing ex-footballer Lee Dong-gook for attempted fraud

“Lee and his wife have found out that Kim turned over his withdrawal Thursday through media reports,” Lee's agency Think Entertainment said in a release the same day. “The couple is currently baffled by the situation.”

2024-01-04

Appellate court orders Japanese government to compensate wartime sexual slavery victims in Korea

An appellate court on Thursday ordered the Japanese government to pay compensation to the victims of wartime sexual slavery in Korea, overturning the lower court's ruling.

2023-11-23

General Motors sued over Chevy Bolt battery defects

General Motors is facing a class-action lawsuit over the Chevrolet Bolt, which is equipped with lithium-ion batteries from LG Energy Solution. Plaintiffs raised concerns about the safety risks posed by potential overheating.

2023-11-09

Agency of 'Parasite' actor Lee Sun-kyun releases statement over alleged drug use

“Parasite” actor Lee Sun-kyun's agency Hodu&U Entertainment released a statement Friday afternoon addressing rumors that the actor had used drugs.

2023-10-20

Samsung hit with latest patent infringement lawsuit in U.S.

Samsung Electronics has been hit with a patent infringement lawsuit in the United States over its Galaxy series and Family Hub appliances, the latest in a series of recent patent infringement battles.

2023-07-11