2 construction union leaders arrested for racketeering
Two leaders of a labor union at a construction company were arrested for racketeering Tuesday, as the government stepped up efforts to eliminate corruption within unions in the industry. The…
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Ex-justice minister gets 2-yr prison term for academic irregularities surrounding family
SEOUL-- Former Justice Minister Cho Kuk was sentenced to two years in prison Friday for using his influence to receive academic favors, including university admissions, for his children.The Seoul Central…
Yoon’s office to press charges over report on fortune teller
SEOUL-- The office of President Yoon Suk Yeol said Friday it will press criminal charges against a former defense ministry spokesman and two reporters for making allegedly false claims of…
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SEOUL-- Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon said Friday his city government will discuss reforming the public transportation fare system, including the possibility of cutting the free public transportation benefit for seniors,…
Mayor says Seoul to discuss reforming free transportation benefits for seniors
SEOUL-- Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon said Friday his city government will discuss reforming the public transportation fare system, including the possibility of cutting the free public transportation benefit for seniors,…
Unification minister asks for Buddhist circle’s help in improving inter-Korean ties
SEOUL-- Unification Minister Kwon Young-se on Friday asked for the Buddhist circle's support in helping improve strained inter-Korean ties and revive exchanges with North Korea, his office said.Kwon made the…