New prosecution system opens with filing gaps and courtroom confusion
South Korea’s separation of investigation and prosecution began with unfinished offices, improvised complaint receipts and disputes over who could represent pending cases
Special counsel seeks 18-month term for Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon
The appellate court will rule October 23 in a political finance case that could determine whether Oh retains the mayoralty
Election Commission Special Prosecutor Plans On-Site System Verification
Lee Jae-myung’s Call for Lower Tensions Draws Kim Yo Jong’s Rebuke
North Korean POW dispute strains South Korea-Ukraine ties
Seoul demands an apology from Kyiv while weighing the diplomatic cost of escalation
Supreme Court expansion by 12 justices through 2030 projected to cost 36.7 billion won
Kim Hyeong-geun Faces Scrutiny Over Prior DUI Reprimand
The designated first chief of the Suwon Regional Serious Crime Investigation Office received a reprimand for a 2022 drunk-driving incident.
Lee vows to keep reducing inter-Korean tensions and urges North Korea back to dialogue
At an Armed Forces Day ceremony, the president paired a call to restore dialogue with a promise to respond to a DMZ mine incident after the investigation is complete.
Military identifies multiple suspected North Korean mine sites south of the MDL
Surveillance detected terrain changes at several locations, but on-site confirmation remains incomplete and a western-front investigation already injured three officers.
Government and opposition clash as new prosecution system prepares to launch
President Lee Jae Myung says the overhaul will strengthen checks and balances, while the People Power Party warns of investigative disruption and public-safety gaps.
Ha Joon-kyung promoted to presidential policy chief as Lee reshuffles economic team
The former economic-growth aide moves into the administration’s top policy-coordination post, with housing, jobs and social policy added to his broader brief.
Vaccination Management Act passes, expanding records to include privately paid shots
The law creates a standalone vaccination framework, requires broader record registration and adds legal procedures for quality alerts and effectiveness monitoring.
New serious-crimes agency names deputy chief and regional heads
Kim Ji-yong Nomination Deepens Dispute Before New Agency Launch
Lee Declares End of Political Prosecution Era and Calls for Police Reform
The president urged strict oversight as a new criminal justice structure gives police greater responsibility
Presidential Office Moves Ahead With Kim Ji-yong Nomination
The administration says further review found no reason to withdraw the nominee as the new investigative system begins
South Korea puts fact-finding first after DMZ mine blast
North Korean troops crossed MDL more than 50 times in August and September
South Korean defense data show repeated crossings concentrated on the eastern front, while North Korea disputes Seoul's account.
Presidential office defends posting of confidential-marked report on X
Prosecution reform opens with unresolved questions over investigative checks
The Public Prosecution Office begins work on October 2 without direct investigative powers as a new serious-crimes agency takes shape.
PPP reduces Kwon Young-jin suspension to one year
UN Command says DMZ mine blast violated armistice as North Korea denies role
Three South Korean soldiers were injured in the September 21 blast; investigators found a North Korean anti-personnel mine at the site.
Lee says direct public communication remains central despite criticism
Lee Orders Faster Review of Gwangju Military Airport Relocation
President Lee Jae Myung says the current mid-2028 target is too slow and has told ministries to revisit the schedule, including legal or regulatory changes if needed
Additional North Korean Mine Found at DMZ Blast Site
Investigators now say at least four mines were concentrated near the western DMZ blast point, including a North Korean plastic anti-personnel mine found south of the Military Demarcation Line
Audit Flags Procedural and Personnel Failures in Andong and Bonghwa
Justice Ministry Keeps Many Senior Prosecutors in Place for New Prosecution Office
People Power Party Plans October 3 Rally Near Seoul City Hall
New Asset Disclosures Put Daegu and Bonghwa Officials Under Scrutiny
Military Says North Korean Mine Very Likely Caused DMZ Blast
Two blast craters, forensic traces and soldiers' testimony now point strongly to a North Korean anti-personnel mine in the western DMZ