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Two Sri Lankans granted long-term work visas for rescuing Air Force pilots in 2022 crash

Two Sri Lankan fishermen who helped save Air Force pilots after a 2022 Yellow Sea crash received longer-term visas recognizing their lifesaving actions.

2026.8.21

Delivery firm allegedly traded info on illegal drivers at rival agencies to protect its own workers

The Justice Ministry is investigating claims that a Gwangju immigration employee "spared" a local delivery firm in exchange for tips on illegal foreign workers at other companies.

2026.8.20

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정성호 법무부 장관이 13일 서울 서초구 매헌 윤봉길 의사 기념관에서 열린 '제81주년 광복절 기념 독립유공자 후손 대한민국 국적증서 수여식'에 참석해 기념사하고 있다. 2026.8.13 kjhpress@yna.co.kr/2026-08-13 15:38:59/

Government to track, retrieve assets hidden by pro-Japanese collaborators

A new government commission launching in December will seek to recover at least 32.5 billion won ($22.9 million) in assets tied to pro-Japanese collaborators.

2026.8.16

Preparing for the 3 million foreign resident era (KOR)

As the foreign population surges, Korea must overhaul immigration policy, funding and integration systems to turn demographic change into growth instead of conflict.

2026.8.4

Preparing for the 3 million foreign resident era

As the foreign population surges, Korea must overhaul immigration policy, funding and integration systems to turn demographic change into growth instead of conflict.

2026.8.3

Trot singer Kim Ho-joong released on parole, vows to 'rise again no matter what'

Kim had served over two years for a 2024 drunk driving incident in which he tried to get his manager to take the rap for him, causing a major scandal.

2026.6.30

A narrow detention cell with a floor mat, small shelf, toilet and posted notices.

Justice Ministry posts video of detention cell to rebut claims of special treatment for former president

The video showed the type of cell that ex-President Yoon currently occupies in an effort to refute a YouTuber's account of his favored status within the prison.

2026.6.10

Justice Ministry launches committee to probe human rights violations by prosecution

A new independent committee will examine alleged prosecutorial human rights abuses, including three cases linked to President Lee Jae Myung.

2026.6.10

Morse Tan, a professor at Liberty University who has raised allegations of election fraud, visits an early voting station in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi, on May 29, ahead of the June 3 local elections. [NEWS1]

Court rejects appeal to lift exit ban against U.S. scholar under probe for defaming Lee

A Seoul court on Thursday rejected a request for a suspension of an exit ban against Morse Tan, an American scholar accused of defaming President Lee Jae Myung, legal sources said.

2026.6.4

Notorious drug trafficking suspect Park Wang-yeol is being extradited to Korea through the Incheon International Airport on March 25, 2026. [JOINT PRESS CORPS]

Justice Ministry recoups nearly $100M in criminal proceeds last year

The Ministry of Justice retrieved a combined 139.6 billion won ($92.4 million) worth of criminal proceeds last year, while repatriating 274 criminals who had fled overseas, the ministry said Monday.

2026.5.25