South Korea names new court administration chief

(LEAD) Lee appoints new senior secretaries for communication, civil affairs

SEOUL, June 21 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung has appointed new senior pres...

Lee appoints new senior secretaries for communication, civil affairs

President Lee Jae Myung has appointed new senior presidential secretaries for communications and civil affairs, along with three other aides, the presidential chief of staff said Sunday. Seong Ghi-hong, former CEO and president of Yonhap News Agency, was appointed presidential secretary for public relations and communication, while Han Chan-sik, a former senior prosecutor, was named presidential secretary for civil affairs, the official said. Kim Kyoung-ja, former vice chairperson of the country

Bekas menteri kehakiman Korea Selatan dipenjara 25 tahun

SEOUL: Mahkamah menjatuhkan hukuman penjara 25 tahun terhadap bekas Menteri Kehakiman Korea Selatan, Park Sung-jae atas peranannya dalam pelaksanaan singkat undang-undang tentera di negara itu dua tahun lalu. Sung-jae didapati bersalah kerana terlibat dalam pemberontakan, lapor agensi berita Yonhap dari Mahkamah Daerah Pusat Seoul. Pengisytiharan undang-undang tentera tersebut oleh bekas presiden, Yoon Suk-yeol pada Disember ... Read more The post Bekas menteri kehakiman Korea Selatan dipenjara 25 tahun appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Top South Korea court to decide ex-president’s martial law case

Top South Korea court to decide ex-president’s martial law case

Dennis Lim takes charge as Penang’s new police chief, vows peace, order and stronger community ties

GEORGE TOWN, June 22 — Datuk Dennis Lim Kwang Keng, who was appointed new Penang police chief effective last Satur...

Mercedes-Benz Korea's new CEO tasked with recovering EV sales, corporate image

Mercedes-Benz Korea's new CEO tasked with recovering EV sales, corporate image

S. Korea unification ministry gauges public opinion on using N. Korea's official name

S. Korea unification ministry gauges public opinion on using N. Korea's official name

North Korean ambassador takes up post in Austria as Pyongyang expands diplomacy

North Korea’s new ambassador to Austria officially took up his post after presenting his credentials to Austria’s president last week, Pyongyang’s state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported Monday. Ambassador Kyong Hak Min on Wednesday conveyed greetings on behalf of DPRK leader Kim Jong Un to Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen, who expressed his []

S. Korean President Approves Appointment of Han Seong-sook as Prime Minister

Seoul, July 01 (QNA) - Presidential spokesperson Kang Yu-jung announced Wednesday that President Lee Jae Myung has approved the appointment of Han Seong-sook as prime minister.

Jonglei governor creates three new payams in Bor County

Jonglei State Governor Dr. Riek Gai Kok on Wednesday issued a gubernatorial order establishing three The post Jonglei governor creates three new payams in Bor County appeared first on Radio Tamazuj.

Detained At 95: South Korea’s Prosecution Of A Religious Leader Draws International Alarm

News Americas, SEOUL, South Korea, Mon. July 6, 2026: International criticism is mounting over the detention and prosecution of Chairman Lee Man-hee, the 95-year-old leader of Shincheonji Church of Jesus, and over recent public remarks by South Korea’s Minister of Justice, Jeong Seong-ho. On June 30, Minister Jeong announced on his social media account that Chairman []

City of San Antonio names Jesse Salame as SAPD's acting police chief

The City of San Antonio appointed a familiar face to be its acting police chief when longtime Chief William McManus steps aside later this week.

Koang Pal Chang appointed to Media Authority board

Eye Radio Station Manager and Chief Editor Koang Pal Chang has been appointed as a board member of the national media regulator, the South Sudan Media Authority. Koang was appointed alongside Kongdier Dut Jok, who was named Chairperson, and Cecilia Joseph Maker, who was appointed Deputy Chairperson. The appointment was made through a Republican Order [] The post Koang Pal Chang appointed to Media Authority board appeared first on Eye Radio.

Top court upholds South Korean ex-president Yoon’s 7-year jail sentence

South Korea's highest court upheld ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol's seven-year prison sentence on Thursday over crimes tied to his botched 2024 martial law declaration and its chaotic aftermath. The post Top court upholds South Korean ex-president Yoon’s 7-year jail sentence appeared first on Vanguard News.

Kwara Governor Congratulates Justice Kawu on Appointment

Kwara Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has congratulated the former Chief Judge of the state, Justice Sulyman Durosinloun Kawu, on his appointment as Chairman of the Governing Board of the Legal Aid Council. The Governor also expressed the appreciation of the people and government of Kwara State to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing the retired jurist [] The post Kwara Governor Congratulates Justice Kawu on Appointment appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

AIT names new Kaohsiung branch chief, deputy

Taipei, July 1 (CNA) The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) on Wednesday announced the appointment of Lee Skluzak as chief of its Kaohsiung branch office, effective Thursday.

Police name former prosecutor Febrie Adriansyah graft suspect

The Indonesian National Police has officially named the former Junior Attorney General for Special Crimes (Jampidsus), ...

Top court sentences South Korea ex-president Yoon to 7 years in jail

Top court sentences South Korea ex-president Yoon to 7 years in jail

North Korea revises criminal procedure law, mandates defense counsel

North Korea revised its criminal procedure law in 2022 and again in 2025. The changes shortened detention and investigation periods. They also required defense lawyers in serious criminal cases for the first time. Daily NK obtained copies of the amended law. An analysis of the two revisions shows North Korea has strengthened some procedural protections []