The Latest Breaking News from the Seoul Central District Court

Seoul court sentences Unification Church leader Hak Ja Han to 2 years in prison

A court in Seoul, South Korea, has sentenced Unification Church leader Hak Ja Han to two years in prison

The Independent UK · Aug 31

Former South Korean first lady given 7-year jail term for bribery

SEOUL - South Korea's former first lady Kim Keon Hee was sentenced on Friday ​to seven years in jail ⁠for receiving bribes, after a court found her guilty of accepting luxury items such as jewellery and a Dior handbag in exchange for political favours.

Bangkok Post · Jun 26

NewJeans fuel comeback rumours after members spotted in Copenhagen

Label confirms Copenhagen trip but declines to comment on comeback speculation

The Independent UK · Apr 16

South Korea's Ex-first Lady Kim Arrested

South Korea's former first lady Kim Keon Hee was arrested late Tuesday over a range of charges including stock manipulation and corruption, prosecutors said.

International Business Times · Aug 13, 2025

South Korean court approves arrest of former President Yoon Suk Yeol over martial law decree

A South Korean court has approved the arrest of former President Yoon Suk Yeol on charges related to his brief imposition of martial law in December, accepting a special prosecutor’s claim that he poses a risk of destroying evidence

The Independent UK · Jul 9, 2025

South Korea's former PM enters presidential race with pledge to curb executive power

Han, who briefly served as acting leader following President Yoon Suk-yeol's impeachment over a controversial martial law declaration, said he would push for constitutional amendments to better balance power between the president and parliament.

Euronews · May 2, 2025

South Korea court cancels impeached President Yoon’s arrest warrant

Decision by Seoul Central District Court paves the way for the suspended leader’s release from jail.

Al Jazeera · Mar 7, 2025

Footballer handed suspended jail term for filming sexual encounter with woman

Hwang Ui-jo was indicted for secretly filming two women without their consent on four occasions but the court convicted him in one case and acquitted him in the other

The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2025

South Korean prosecutors file second request to extend Yoon’s detention after court rejection

Seoul court rejected the prosecution’s first request on Friday

The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2025

South Korean opposition leader convicted for violating election law

Lee Jae-myung says he will appeal the court’s decision, which could bar him from running for president in 2027.

Al Jazeera · Nov 15, 2024