Stories from South Korea

High Court Judge Kim Jong-woo, who is responsible for presiding over the case involving South Korea's First Lady Kim Keon-hee, has commented on the proceedings.

The move follows allegations regarding the cash payment of substitute driver fees. Kim stated the decision was made to address unfair factionalism that does not respect the choices of the people. The registration occurred on Wednesday afternoon.

South Korea and Ghana have signed climate agreements, signaling a commitment to environmental cooperation. The agreements are expected to foster joint initiatives in addressing climate change. These agreements are part of ongoing international efforts to address climate change.

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 has received Buddhist ordination in South Korea.

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 pedestrian bridge crossing the Donggang River was damaged by a storm last night.

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.