South Korea Prisons Newswire

South Korean loan shark who allegedly drove single mum to suicide to face jail term

SEOUL - A private lender whose excessively harassing debt collection allegedly drove a single mother in South Korea to suicide is standing trial, with prosecutors seeking a seven-year prison sentence. At a hearing held on May 14 at the Seoul Northern …

Korean Independence hero assassin’s prison calligraphy resurfaces, setting new auction records in Seoul

SEOUL, May 16 — Calligraphy by a South Korean independence hero, created while awaiting execution for assassinating a Japanese statesman, is breaking new auction records in Seoul, as the country’s ultra-rich seek to bring historic artwork home. Revered in …

Four rioters get prison terms for assault, trespassing in 'court rampage'

Four people have been convicted over a violent disturbance at the Seoul Western District Court that broke out during a pretrial hearing for former President Yoon Suk Yeol. The individuals were sentenced to prison for assaulting reporters and police …

Independence hero assassin's calligraphy breaking auction records in Seoul

Calligraphy by a South Korean independence hero, created while awaiting execution for assassinating a Japanese statesman, is breaking new auction records in Seoul, as the country's ultra-rich seek to bring historic artwork home. Revered in the South …

Trot singer Kim Ho Joong drops appeal in DUI hit-and-run case, finalizing his 2 years and 6 months prison sentence

Trot singer Kim Ho Joong, who was sentenced to prison in his DUI hit-and-run case, has decided not to appeal to the Supreme Court, making his 2-year-and-6-month sentence final. On May 15, Kim Ho Joong’s fan café announced, “After a long period of deep …

2 courthouse rioters given 10-month prison terms

SEOUL, May 16 (Yonhap) -- A Seoul court on Friday sentenced two men to 10-month prison terms each for their violent behavior during a courthouse riot related to former President Yoon Suk Yeol in January. The Seoul Western District Court sentenced one man …

Calligraphy written by Korean independence activist Ahn Jung-geun in his jail cell weeks before his execution in 1910 is ...

First prison sentences handed to Yoon supporters who ransacked Seoul courthouse

Contractors removed shattered window panes from the first floor of the Seoul Western District Court building in Mapo District on Jan. 19, 2025, after a riot at the courthouse the night before by supporters of Yoon Suk-yeol in response to a judge at the …

After chaos of the Yoon era, South Korea prepares to pick a new president

After the unprecedented turmoil of the past six months, South Koreans could be forgiven for breathing a collective sigh of relief that the political focus has shifted from an impeachment crisis to economic policy ahead of next month’s presidential election …

Binge-worthy: South Korean game show The Devil’s Plan 2 ups the ante with death matches

The second season of The Devil's Plan features 14 contestants across various fields vying to be the final player standing.PHOTO: NETFLIX The Devil’s Plan 2 Netflix ★★★★☆ When its first season premiered on Netflix in 2023, South Korean competition …

South Korea jails two over courthouse riot linked to ex-president

A South Korean court sentenced two men to jail for their involvement in a January riot where supporters of impeached ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol attacked a court building. The protesters, angered by Yoon's detention over his martial law imposition, …

Supreme Court finalizes 2 1/2-yr prison term for ex-SK Networks CEO over embezzlement

SEOUL, May 15 (Yonhap) -- The Supreme Court on Thursday finalized a 2 1/2-year prison sentence for Choi Shin-won, former CEO and chairman of SK Networks Co., on charges of embezzling some 56 billion won (US$40 million) from company affiliates. Choi was …

Authorities respond to breach during festival at South Korea base, report says

Air Power Days attendees gather near the entrance of Osan Air Base, South Korea, May 11, 2025. (Yoojin Lee/Stars and Stripes) South Korean police arrested two Taiwanese men over the weekend for allegedly entering Osan Air Base without authorization …

Weekly Japanese Industry and Policy News: 10 - 16 May, 2025

The EU Japan Centre is releasing a weekly press review covering Japan's economic and policy matters.   Economic News   ▶ Written message from Prime Minister ISHIBA for Virtual Leaders Meeting of the Coalition of the Willing on Ukraine 10 May, 2025 On …

It’s true – Ange Postecoglou always wins trophies in his second season. This is his record

Hellas won their very next game, relieving the immediate pressure on Postecoglou, and then barely lost another at home for the next two years. Postecoglou steered them to the NSL preliminary final that year, and then the following season, they finished …

South Korea’s Yoon Suk Yeol faces insurrection charges ahead of ‘matter of life and death’ election

South Korea's ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol, who is facing charges of orchestrating a rebellion when he declared martial law, arrives to attend his trial at the Seoul Central District Court in Seoul. (Ahn Young-Joon/Pool/AFP) South Korea’s …

Upcoming ‘Snap’ Presidential Election Likely To See South Korea Shift to Liberal From Conservative Leadership

SEOUL — South Korea is facing an abrupt shift to liberal from conservative leadership with barely three weeks to go in an election campaign that underscores the deep split in a society that sees its ousted president on trial for trying to destroy his …

What’s new on OTT: Leila’s Brothers, Gangers, Dear Hongrang

What’s new on OTT: Iranian drama Leila’s Brothers to South Korean mystery series Dear Hongrang, here’s your watch list. Directed and written by Saeed Roustayi, Leila’s Brothers is a moving family drama set in Tehran. The film was selected to compete for …

S Korea jails two over courthouse riot linked to ex-president

SEOUL: A South Korean court handed two men jail terms Wednesday for their role in a January riot which saw supporters of impeached ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol attack a court building. Protesters stormed the Seoul Western District Court in January this year …

Rising Inflation Leads to Contract Trouble for Business Owners

RENO, NV, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As inflation continues to rise and resources become more scarce, there has been an increase in contract-related disputes. The rising costs of goods, labor, and services are disrupting …

Coach and Healer Sir James Gray Robinson Recently Featured on Close Up Radio

FERNANDINA BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- James Gray Robinson has two titles in his name, Sir and Esquire. The first tells you he received a special honor for his humanitarianism and philanthropy, the second tells …

Attorney and Author Cheryl R. Lee of BayVista Recently Featured on Close Up Radio

SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the heart of San Diego, one woman’s dedication to affordable housing and community development is making a significant impact. Cheryl R. Lee, renowned attorney and CEO of …

Exit Planning Institute® Launches Chapters in San Francisco and Sarasota

CLEVELAND, OH, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cleveland-based Exit Planning Institute® (EPI) has launched two additional chapters in San Francisco, CA, and Sarasota, FL, bringing its total chapters globally to 29. Chapters provide a …

Why Protection Tax Complaints Are Used Internally for Case Protection

Protection Tax uses internal complaints to trigger reviews, escalate filings, and update hardship statuses, ensuring a proactive approach to IRS developments. LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Within the firm’s internal …

Officer Next Door vs. Firefighter Next Door: Friendly Rivalry Lights Up Vegas for Charity

First Responders Unite to Raise Nearly $200,000 at Annual George Maloof Police vs. Fire Football Game LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a powerful show of unity, the Officer Next Door (OND) and Firefighter Next …

New Book Reframes Legal as a Startup Growth Enabler, Not a Barrier

“Startup Legal from the Inside Out” offers founders a clear, practical guide to building scalable legal infrastructure from day one SãO PAULO, BRAZIL, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Legal strategy is often an afterthought in the fast-moving world of …

Men lean on divorce lawyers for support due to lack of network, says expert

Divorce specialist is calling attention to the quiet burden many men carry when going through divorce, often turning to their solicitor for emotional support. UNITED KINGDOM, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With Mental Health Awareness Week 2025 fast …

Nerdy South Inc. Partners with Palm Bay Police Foundation to Launch New Website to Enhance Community Engagement

Nerdy South Inc., an award-winning web design and digital marketing company, has announced the launch of a new website for the Palm Bay Police Foundation. PALM BAY, FL, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nerdy South Inc., an award …

Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP is investigating Semler Scientific Inc. (NASDAQ: SMLR) for potential ...

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO PROVIDE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION PLEASE CLICK HERE TO PROVIDE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION NEW YORK, May 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP ("Wolf Haldenstein"), a preeminent national …

$8.1M Jury Verdict in Tennessee Medical Negligence Case Secured by Greer Injury Lawyers

Memphis, TN, May 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greer Injury Lawyers obtained an $8.1 million jury verdict in a medical malpractice case against Dr. John Clendenin and The Doctor’s Clinic (part of Baptist Memorial Medical Group, Inc.). An Obion County jury …

Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP is investigating Fulgent Genetics, Inc

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO PROVIDE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION NEW YORK, May 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP ("Wolf Haldenstein"), a preeminent national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces that it is …

Alert: Grabar Law Office is Investigating Claims on Behalf Long-Term Shareholders of Methode Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: ...

PHILADELPHIA, May 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Methode Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: MEI): Current Methode Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: MEI) shareholders who have held Methode Electronics shares since prior to June 23, 2022, can seek corporate reforms, the return …

Investor Alert: Super Micro Computer, Methode Electronics, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, and New Fortress Energy: Johnson ...

SAN DIEGO, May 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Johnson Fistel, PLLP is investigating potential violations of federal and state laws by certain officers of the following companies: Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMCI), Methode Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: MEI …

ZBIO INVESTOR NOTICE: Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP Announces that Zenas BioPharma, Inc. Investors with Substantial ...

SAN DIEGO, May 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP announces that purchasers or acquirers of Zenas BioPharma, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZBIO) securities pursuant and/or traceable to Zenas BioPharma’s registration statement issued in …

CODI INVESTOR NOTICE: Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP Files Class Action Lawsuit Against Compass Diversified Holdings ...

SAN DIEGO, May 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law firm of Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP announces that purchasers or acquirers of Compass Diversified Holdings (NYSE: CODI) publicly traded securities between May 1, 2024 and May 7, 2025, both dates …

Newly Released Book Four Feet Small Confronts the British Justice System with Unflinching Honesty

ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Now available to readers everywhere, Four Feet Small by Billy Bean is not an attempt at sensationalism—it is a documented reckoning. What began as a personal fight for dignity and protection …

Banking Expert Witness Jason D. Koontz Offers Insight into Last Year’s Chase Bank 'Money Glitch' Incident

With legal fallout still unfolding, Koontz reflects on what the August 2024 incident reveals about operational risk in modern banking. TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nearly a year after JPMorgan Chase Bank …

The Valley Law Group Marks One Year in Scottsdale and Peoria

Arizona-based law firm expands presence across the Northeast and Northwest Valley, celebrating a year of community-focused legal service. SCOTTSDALE, AZ, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Valley Law Group Celebrates One-Year …

5 Steps to Avoid Picking a Lemon Amid Tariff Turmoil

With 25% tariffs on imports, new car prices are up, driving buyers to used cars and raising the risk of ending up with a costly “lemon.” LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With the recent implementation of 25% …