Prosecutors investigate police for alleged role in martial law

Prosecutors launched an investigation Friday into allegations that police personnel assisted President Yoon Suk Yeol’s botched imposition of martial law.

2025-01-31

Seoul court denies prosecution's request to extend Yoon's arrest

The Seoul Central District Court on Friday night dismissed the prosecution's request to extend impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol's detention beyond its initial period.

2025-01-25

Military prosecutors appeal Marine investigator's acquittal for insubordination

Military prosecutors have decided to file an appeal against a court-martial ruling that acquitted a former top Marine investigator, who led a probe into a young conscript's death, of insubordination charges, officials said Monday.

2025-01-13

Prosecutors will consider arrest warrant if Yoon fails to attend questioning over martial law declaration

Prosecutors have again requested impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol to appear for questioning on charges of alleged insurrection and abuse of power over his failed martial law bid, according to officials Tuesday.

2024-12-17

When will the majority party’s rampage stop?

The majority party plans to pass a motion to impeach three top prosecutors, including the chief of the Seoul Central Prosecutors’ Office, in a vote next week.

2024-11-27

Prosecutors file appeal in election law violation case against DP chief

Prosecutors said Friday that they have filed an appeal in an election law violation case against liberal Democratic Party (DP) leader Lee Jae-myung, who has also challenged the suspended one-year prison sentence from the first trial.

2024-11-22

Former President Moon's wife likely to be summoned over job-for-favors allegations

Prosecutors said Tuesday that they plan to summon Kim Jung-sook, wife of former President Moon Jae-in, as part of their probe into allegations that his former son-in-law was given an executive position at an airline in exchange for political favors.

2024-11-19

DP chief Lee indicted for misappropriating public funds as Gyeonggi governor

Liberal Democratic Party (DP) leader Lee Jae-myung was indicted by prosecutors on Tuesday on charges of misappropriating public funds during his term as Gyeonggi governor.

2024-11-19

The DP must stop its senseless impeachments (KOR)

The DP must seriously ask itself if its self-serving impeachments are really worth it.

2024-09-03

The DP must stop its senseless impeachments