Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty in Gwangju Murder Case
South Korean prosecutors have formally requested the death penalty for a suspect in a Gwangju murder case. The decision underscores the severity of the charges as legal proceedings advance.
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South Korean Acting Police Chief Pledges Reforms Amid Collusion Scandal
Acting National Police Agency Commissioner General Yoo Jae-sung has promised sweeping reforms as controversy deepens over allegations of a botched investigation and collusion among police officers in the Jang Yoon-gi case.
Teen Stabbed While Rescuing Victim Receives State Honor in Korea
A 17-year-old high school student who was injured while attempting to save a victim of a knife attack has been officially recognized as a 'person killed or wounded for a righteous cause' by the Welfare Ministry.
Gwangju Stabbing Suspect Identified as Jang Yoon-gi
Police have identified 23-year-old Jang Yoon-gi as the suspect arrested for fatally stabbing a high school girl and injuring a male student in a random attack in Gwangju on May 5.
South Korean Lawmakers Seek Tougher Penalties for Investigators Shielding Relatives
A new bill in South Korea aims to impose tougher punishments on investigators who abuse their authority to conceal crimes committed by relatives, following the Jang Yoon-gi case.