Stories from Seoul · South Korea

Gong Su-chon is serving as the presiding judge for the appellate trial. A lawyer has been sent to trial on charges of receiving tens of millions of won in bribes from a high school alumnus.

Police are continuing investigations into the case.

A humanoid robot underwent an ordination ceremony at Jogyesa Temple in Seoul to mark Buddha's birthday. The robot was granted the dharma name 'Gabi' during the ceremony at the headquarters of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. The robot, named 'Little Monk', underwent a ceremony where it was given a Buddhist name and accepted into a monastery. The event signifies a unique intersection of technology and spirituality. The source indicates these robot monks are not yet fully prepared to replace human monks. The robots were described as very devoted but not very skilled.

A broadcast discussed a military coup that occurred on February 23, 1905. The coup involved the head of the joint investigation headquarters gradually seizing military power. He was assisted by the Army Chief of Staff, Jeong Seon-hyeok. The broadcast noted similarities between this coup and one led by Yi Won-gye. The report suggested that new forces may have learned from older ones, and that history tends to repeat itself.

A group of stock manipulators targeted a manufacturing company by spreading false information regarding a new renewable energy business following an acquisition.

Foreign individual investors can now freely purchase domestic stocks from existing accounts starting this month. Analysts suggest this may increase foreign supply and demand for major semiconductor firms.

A manufacturer has been accused of failing to collect 2 billion won in transfer fees after moving primary production functions to a foreign entity controlled by a shareholder.

Samsung Electronics reported a decline in profitability for its mobile and related services business due to global uncertainty and rising costs for raw materials and components.

The KOSPI market capitalization has surpassed 6,000 trillion won. High liquidity and strong performance in the semiconductor sector are contributing to the market growth. The total market capitalization of the KOSPI index has surpassed 6000 trillion Korean won.

North Korea's amended law said its sovereignty and defines its territory, including maritime and airspace, bordering South Korea. North Korea has amended its law, with experts suggesting it aims to portray the nation as normal and independent.