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๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Police Investigators Also Reported for Distortion of Law Crime... 'Investigate According to Principles'

Police investigators in South Korea are also facing complaints for distortion of law crimes as investigations continue following a recent law implementation.

Mar 23 โ€ข 05:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Oh Se-hoon considers filing a legal distortion charge against Special Prosecutor Min Jung-ki as Myung Tae-kyun fails to attend trial

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon is considering filing charges of legal distortion against Special Prosecutor Min Jung-ki after Myung Tae-kyun, a key witness in his corruption trial, failed to appear in court.

Mar 18 โ€ข 03:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Report on 'Legal Distortion Crime' accusation against Judge Ji Gwi-yeon... assigned to the Seoul Police Agency's investigation unit

The case against Judge Ji Gwi-yeon for legal distortion has been assigned to Seoul Police's investigation unit, following a similar move for Supreme Court Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae.

Mar 17 โ€ข 10:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Allegations of Legal Distortion Against Special Prosecutors and the Chief of the Corruption Investigation Unit

28 individuals, including special prosecutors and the chief of the Corruption Investigation Unit, have been accused of legal distortion crimes by a civic group in South Korea.

Mar 16 โ€ข 11:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Oko.press
National & Local

For whom is this money? Braun, 1.5 percent tax, and "legal distortion" of the system [REVEALING]

MEP Grzegorz Braun is urging donations from a 1.5 percent tax allocation, despite his foundation being removed from the list of eligible public benefit organizations.

Mar 16 โ€ข 08:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Concerns Over Judicial Intimidation from 'Distortion of Law' Offense... Supreme Court to Create Task Force for Criminal Trial Protection and Support

The South Korean Supreme Court announced the establishment of a task force to address concerns regarding judicial intimidation related to the newly introduced 'distortion of law' offense.

Mar 16 โ€ข 08:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Police prepare for 'crime of distorting the law'... 'Reports to the National Police Agency and direct investigations by the provincial police'

The Korean National Police Agency has sent out guidelines and reference materials to local police departments in preparation for the enforcement of new laws against the distortion of the law, requiring direct investigations by provincial police rather than local stations.

Mar 16 โ€ข 07:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Lawsuit Filed Against Judge in Edison Motors First Trial Based on 'Distortion of Law' Offense

A lawsuit has been filed against a judge who oversaw the first trial of former Edison Motors chairman Kang Young-gwon, citing the recently enacted 'distortion of law' statute.

Mar 16 โ€ข 02:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

SYRIZA on Mitsotakis: 'Right to Silence' with 'a Little' Distortion, Lies, 'Backflip'

The Greek opposition party SYRIZA criticizes Prime Minister Mitsotakis for his silence on key national issues while accusing him of distortion and lies.

Mar 15 โ€ข 12:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

'Law Distortion Crime' Cho Hee-dae - Why was it transferred to the Seoul Police Department's Special Investigations Unit? Legal community says it's difficult to prove intention.

The case involving Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae, charged under the newly implemented 'Law Distortion Crime', has been transferred to the Seoul Police's Special Investigations Unit for review, but the legal community doubts its potential for actual prosecution due to the challenges of proving intent and the legality of retroactive punishment.

Mar 15 โ€ข 11:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae Faces Low Realistic Possibility of Punishment Regarding Distortion of Law

The legal community is skeptical about the realistic possibility of punishment for Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae, who has been reported for alleged distortion of law in relation to a case involving President Lee Jae-myung.

Mar 15 โ€ข 07:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The case against Supreme Court Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae for 'distorting the law' has been reassigned to the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency's Special Investigation Unit

The case against Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae, the first investigation target for the newly enacted law against law distortion, has been reassigned to the Special Investigation Unit of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency.

Mar 13 โ€ข 09:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Editorial] Judges Avoiding Criminal Trials for Fear of Being Sued for Distorting Law

Judges express concern about increased legal repercussions they may face due to the newly introduced crime of law distortion, potentially leading to avoidance of criminal trials.

Mar 13 โ€ข 09:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Have you ever wondered why there are no clocks in shopping malls?

Shopping malls often lack clocks as a psychological strategy to alter perceptions of time and encourage longer shopping durations.

Mar 12 โ€ข 13:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Chief Judges Nationwide: Increasing Aversion to Criminal Courts Due to Distortion of Law Crime... Need for Protection and Support Measures

Chief judges from across South Korea convened to discuss concerns over new judicial laws and their implications for the criminal court system.

Mar 12 โ€ข 10:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

FGC protection generates investment distortion in Brazil, says economist at CasaFolha

An economist warns about the risks of investments protected by the Credit Guarantee Fund (FGC) in Brazil, highlighting the delays experienced by investors in receiving reimbursements after a significant bank crisis.

Mar 12 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

On the First Day of the Law Distortion Crime Implementation, Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae and Justice Park Young-jae Reported to Police

On the first day of the implementation of the law against distortion of law, Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae was reported to the police regarding his ruling in President Lee Jae-myung's election law violation case.

Mar 12 โ€ข 06:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

How do we protect our children's nature from distortion in Western societies?

A recent episode of 'Sharia and Life in Ramadan' discussed the concept of human nature in the Quran and ways to protect it from distortion, particularly for Muslim children living in Western societies.

Mar 11 โ€ข 15:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Laws on Judicial Appeals and Distortion of Law to Take Effect Tomorrow, Judicial Appeals Can Be Filed From Midnight Today

New laws concerning judicial appeals and distortion of law will come into effect tomorrow, allowing for immediate filing of judicial appeals starting at midnight today.

Mar 11 โ€ข 08:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Moon Hyung-bae: 'Distortion of Law Crime, Legislation by the National Assembly Must Be Respected... I Have Also Been Reported Multiple Times'

Former Constitutional Court Chief Justice Moon Hyung-bae emphasized the importance of respecting the legislation of the 'Judicial Three Laws' led by the Democratic Party, while discussing the implications of the 'distortion of law' crime.

Mar 10 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Bility's 'Letter From Saclepea' Calls for Truthful Politics and Honest Opposition in Liberia

Musa Hassan Bility calls for integrity in Liberian politics, urging political leaders to move away from a culture of dishonesty and distortion in opposition.

Mar 9 โ€ข 10:27 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Rwanda: Govt Moves to Curb Subsidy Misuse Under New Law

Rwanda has enacted a new law aimed at ensuring transparency and fairness in the allocation of public subsidies to avoid market distortion.

Mar 9 โ€ข 06:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Who Incites the Temptation of the Crime of Distortion of Law

Despite experts' concerns about the crime of distortion of law, public support remains high due to various incidents highlighting its necessity.

Mar 5 โ€ข 08:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Is more data better? A book warns about the distortion of measurements

The article discusses Jerry Z. Mรผller's book, 'The Tyranny of Metrics,' which critiques the obsession with quantifying everything and the potential pitfalls of such practices.

Mar 4 โ€ข 13:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Former Presidents of Lawyer Organizations Demand President's Veto on Unconstitutional Judicial Laws

Former leaders of lawyer organizations in South Korea are urging President Yoon Suk-yeol to exercise his veto power against newly passed judicial laws that they claim undermine constitutional order.

Mar 4 โ€ข 01:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Legislative Process of the 'Judicial Reform' Cannot Be a Pretext... The Completeness of Reform Must Be Improved

The Democratic Party's judicial reform bills, which include an increase in Supreme Court justices, have passed the National Assembly, prompting calls for careful deliberation and public discussion due to their significant implications.

Mar 3 โ€ข 22:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Veikko had to order a car windshield from abroad - The cause is a distortion caused by electric heating

Veikko faced an issue with his new Citroรซn C5 Aircross Hybrid's windshield that required him to order a replacement from abroad due to a distortion caused by its electric heating.

Mar 3 โ€ข 04:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Understanding the Misconceptions of 'Distortion of Law' as a Milestone to Overcome 'Court's Chronic Unconstitutionality'

The South Korean National Assembly has passed a new law on 'distortion of law', imposing penalties on judges and prosecutors who intentionally distort legal applications, marking a significant reform in the judiciary.

Feb 28 โ€ข 00:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Passing of the Law Against Distortion of Law..."Due to Strong Supporters, Deliberation Was Not Properly Conducted"

The South Korean National Assembly passed a bill criminalizing intentional legal distortion by judges and prosecutors, amidst concerns over the rushed legislative process.

Feb 26 โ€ข 10:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

โ€˜Crime of Distortion of Lawโ€™: Judges Warn Possible Punishments for Yang Seung-tae and Concerns Over Avoiding Criminal Trials

Judges express concerns over the vagueness of proposed legislation targeting judicial misconduct, highlighting potential deterrents to protecting social minorities and clarifying legal interpretations.

Feb 26 โ€ข 09:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Breaking News] The amendment bill on 'distortion of law' passed in the National Assembly

The amendment bill, which introduces the 'distortion of law' crime and expands the application of the espionage law, passed the National Assembly with a majority vote.

Feb 26 โ€ข 08:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Democratic Party Modifies Law Distortion Crime Just Before Vote, Restricting Applicability to 'Criminal Cases'

The Democratic Party of Korea has modified the 'law distortion crime' bill to limit its applicability to criminal cases, amid concerns of potential unconstitutionality.

Feb 25 โ€ข 13:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Debate on Amendment to the Crime of Distortion of Law... Decision Made by Raise of Hands in Party Assembly

The Democratic Party of Korea debated amendments to a bill regarding the distortion of law, leading to a decision through a hand vote amid concerns over potential unconstitutional implications.

Feb 25 โ€ข 13:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Nationwide Chief Judges: 'Legal distortion crime causes severe side effects... goes against guaranteeing basic rights of citizens'

Chief judges from across South Korea have expressed serious concerns regarding the Democratic Party's proposed judicial reform bills, particularly the legal distortion crime law.

Feb 25 โ€ข 11:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Breaking News] Democratic Party Modifies Law Distortion Offense to Minimize Unconstitutionality

The Democratic Party of Korea announced modifications to the law against law distortion to minimize potential unconstitutionality before presenting it in the National Assembly.

Feb 25 โ€ข 07:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Cho Kuk: 'The Clause on Intentional Misapplication of Laws in Distortion of Law Should be Amended'

Cho Kuk, leader of the Justice Party, expressed concerns about a clause in the proposed amendment regarding the distortion of law and suggested it should be amended or deleted before being presented to the National Assembly.

Feb 25 โ€ข 01:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Zelenskyy approves sanctions against cultural colonisation of Ukraine by Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has implemented sanctions targeting Russian individuals and organizations involved in the distortion of Ukrainian history and cultural theft.

Feb 24 โ€ข 14:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Editorial: The 'Judicial Reform 3 Laws' should undergo deliberation before being presented to the National Assembly

The 'Judicial Reform 3 Laws' will be voted on in the National Assembly, emphasizing the need for careful deliberation on controversial aspects like the crime of legal distortion.

Feb 24 โ€ข 09:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The 'Chogajip' Baemin-Only Contract: Citizen Groups File Complaint to the Fair Trade Commission over Distortion of Fair Competition

Citizen groups have reported the 'Baemin-Only' contract between Baedal Minjok and Chogajip Chicken to the Fair Trade Commission, claiming it severely undermines fair competition.

Feb 24 โ€ข 07:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

'Judicial Reform Trio' Reads Passing Threshold... 'Crime of Distorting Law Needs Further Deliberation'

The passage of the 'Judicial Reform Trio' in South Korea, driven by the Democratic Party, faces concerns regarding the hastiness of its approval without sufficient social consensus, particularly around the controversial 'Crime of Distorting Law' clause.

Feb 23 โ€ข 13:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Minister of Justice Jeong Seong-ho: I empathize with the legislative intent of the crime of law distortion... There is no possibility of the pardon law being unconstitutional

Minister of Justice Jeong Seong-ho expressed his agreement with the legislative intent behind the proposed crime of law distortion during a parliamentary meeting.

Feb 23 โ€ข 10:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Despite Controversies Regarding Unconstitutionality of the Crime of Distortion of Law, the Democratic Party Opted for Speed over Deliberation

The Democratic Party of Korea has decided to push forward with three major judicial reform bills, including the controversial 'crime of distortion of law,' amid concerns about their constitutionality.

Feb 22 โ€ข 14:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

To eradicate the distortion of the May 18th movement, the confiscation of crime proceeds should be widely applied

A legal expert emphasized the need for broad application of the crime proceeds confiscation system to combat persistent distortions of the May 18th Democratic Movement.

Feb 19 โ€ข 08:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Vote Distortion: Problem, Danger, and Solution

The article discusses the issue of vote distortion in Mexico's electoral system, highlighting disparities in representation among political parties in Congress compared to direct elections for positions such as mayors and governors.

Feb 18 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

USA: Only a brave judge prevents Trump's historical distortion

A federal judge in Philadelphia rules against the Trump administration's efforts to alter the historical narrative regarding American history in National Parks.

Feb 17 โ€ข 13:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Dennรญk N
Sports

Did the parallax distortion deceive us? Why Slovakia's goal against Sweden was disallowed

In a tightly contested match, Slovakia scored a goal against Sweden that was later disallowed after a video review deemed it did not fully cross the goal line, sparking debate among fans and experts alike.

Feb 14 โ€ข 13:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
Life & Tech

Demon Face Syndrome Distorts Everything โ€“ This Is What Faces Can Look Like

Victor Sharrah experiences a rare condition called demon face syndrome, where familiar faces appear distorted and frightening to him.

Feb 11 โ€ข 20:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Editorial] Coupang must stop 'distortion and lobbying' regarding the 150 million personal data inquiries

Coupang faces allegations of significant personal data leakage and improper handling, with calls to cease lobbying efforts to mitigate the situation.

Feb 10 โ€ข 09:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Kang Hoon-sik, Chief of Staff: 'Books Negating Comfort Women History Need to be Addressed in Public Libraries'

Kang Hoon-sik emphasizes the need for institutional improvements to prevent the inclusion of books denying the comfort women issue in public libraries, while acknowledging the importance of freedom of expression.

Feb 9 โ€ข 08:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Haaretz: Netanyahu's Minutes Reveal His Lies and Distortion of the Facts Regarding the Failures of October 7

Haaretz reveals that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu distorted facts and misled the public regarding the failures leading up to the October 7 Hamas attack, based on unredacted official minutes.

Feb 9 โ€ข 05:39 UTC

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