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Arrest warrant sought for ex-Cheongju councilor over alleged child prostitution

Choi Young-joong admitted to police that he had sex with a middle school student but denied knowing that she was a minor.

2026.7.28

Ex-Busan mayoral candidate arrested over alleged staged assault

A warrant was issued for Jeong Yi-han after investigators accused him of orchestrating a fake assault on himself during last month’s local elections.

2026.7.8

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Court grants arrest warrant for Shincheonji sect leader over alleged forced PPP memberships

A Seoul court issued an arrest warrant for Shincheonji founder Lee Man-hee over allegations he pressured tens of thousands of followers to join the People Power Party ahead of key elections.

2026.6.25

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, center, attends a memorial service on Jan. 28. [REUTERS/YONHAP]

From Israel’s detention of two Korean activists to their release: Why did Lee refer to Netanyahu as a ‘war criminal?

The detainment of two South Korean activists heading to Gaza by Israeli naval forces in international waters has sparked a diplomatic confrontation in Seoul that has thrown the country's traditionally cautious Middle East policy into question.

2026.5.21

HYBE Chairman Bang Si-hyuk appears at the financial crimes investigation division of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency in western Seoul on Sept. 15, 2025. [NEWS1]

Police reapply for arrest warrant for HYBE's Bang six days after prosecutor denied previous request

Police again applied for an arrest warrant for K-pop mogul Bang Si-hyuk, the chairman of HYBE, last Thursday, six days after the prosecutor denied the warrant and requested a supplementary investigation.

2026.5.7

Prosecution turns down police request for arrest warrant for HYBE founder Bang

The prosecution turned down an arrest warrant request for Bang Si-hyuk, chairman of K-pop powerhouse HYBE, who is currently under investigation for fraudulent trading and other issues.

2026.4.24

People Power Party Rep. Choo Kyung-ho speaks to reporters as he leaves the Seoul Detention Center in Uiwang, Gyeonggi, on Dec. 3 after a court dismissed his arrest warrant request. [YONHAP]

Court denies arrest warrant for PPP lawmaker over alleged martial law role

A court on Wednesday denied a warrant to arrest People Power Party (PPP) Rep. Choo Kyung-ho over allegations that he was involved in former President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed attempt to impose martial law.

2025.12.3

The first mate, center, accused of accidentally grounding a ferry carrying 246 passengers and 21 crew members off the southeast coast early this week, answers questions from reporters at the Gwangju District Court's Mokpo branch on Nov. 22. [YONHAP]

Arrest warrants issued for sailors involved in ferry grounding

Arrest warrants were issued on Saturday for the first mate and helmsman suspected of grounding a ferry off the southwestern coast earlier this week, the Coast Guard said.

2025.11.23

The Queen Jenuvia II ferry is set afloat off the uninhabited islet of Jok near Jangsan Island, off the coast of Sinan, South Jeolla on Nov. 20. [NEWS1]

Coast Guard seeks arrest warrant for captain over ferry grounding

The Coast Guard on Sunday sought an arrest warrant for the captain of a passenger ferry that ran aground last week, leading to the rescue of all 267 people aboard.

2025.11.23

Rep. Kweon Seong-dong of the People Power Party moves after a court hearing on his potential arrest at the Seoul Central District Court in southern Seoul on Sept. 16. [YONHAP]

Arrest warrant issued for PPP lawmaker Kweon over bribery allegations

A court issued a warrant on Wednesday to arrest Rep. Kweon Seong-dong of the main opposition People Power Party (PPP) on charges of receiving illegal political funds in exchange for influence peddling.

2025.9.17