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A South Korean court ruled that success fee agreements between clients and lawyers based on trial outcomes are valid, contradicting a previous Supreme Court ruling that deemed such agreements invalid.

The South Korean Supreme Court ruled that a site manager is liable for the death of a foreign worker who fell from scaffolding due to inadequate safety measures and unclear instructions.

Singer Ejae gained attention at the Oscars for wearing a dress inspired by traditional Korean ceremonial court attire.

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.

The South Korean Supreme Court ruled that landlords are responsible for unpaid acquisition taxes if their tenants operate lodging businesses without notification.

The South Korean Supreme Court overturned a lower court ruling that found MBC liable for damages related to a report on former Deputy Prime Minister Choi Kyung-hwan, acknowledging the report's public interest despite its inaccuracies.

Baek Geum-ryeol, a teacher who was charged for singing a satirical song about President Yoon Seok-yeol during protests, has been acquitted by South Korea's Supreme Court, prompting the local teachers' union to celebrate this as a victory for freedom of expression.

Korean lawmaker Yang Moon-seok has had his parliamentary position revoked following a Supreme Court ruling linked to fraud convictions, leading to a possible by-election as he considers a constitutional challenge against the ruling.

A graduate student, arrested for flying drones to North Korea and causing tensions between the North and South, had his detention review denied by the Seoul Central District Court.

A South Korean court has initiated a retrial for the Gun-dae incident, a significant political crackdown from 1986, marking the first legal reconsideration of the events after four decades.

The South Korean Supreme Court is preparing a task force to address the introduction of the 'Lawsuit for Review' law, which may cause confusion in the judicial system, by directing its various departments to evaluate potential impacts.

The original musical 'Hongryeon' captivates audiences with a poignant narrative that blends Korean folklore with a unique theatrical experience.

Director Jung Yoon-seok has been awarded the top prize at the 4th Korean Independent Film Awards for his documentary work capturing the events surrounding the arrest warrant issued for former President Yoon Suk-yeol.

A South Korean court ruled that changing the Romanized name on a passport from 'LEE' to 'YI' based solely on personal preference is not permissible without practical inconvenience.

The South Korean Supreme Court has upheld a fine of approximately 1.4 billion won against E-Land Retail amidst allegations of unfair support to its financially troubled holding company.

The South Korean government has submitted a court document claiming that Cambodian migrant workers cannot seek state compensation, contradicting a recent Supreme Court ruling.

The South Korean Supreme Court ruled that a judgment issued without the defendant present, owing to an incorrect trial date listed on the summons, is illegal.

A South Korean court ruled that the dismissal of a military civil servant for multiple instances of sexual harassment was excessive and overturned the sanction.

A South Korean court has ruled that a victim who lost their ability to work due to abuses at a former welfare facility must be compensated for lost income, marking a precedent in recognizing long-term impacts of institutional violence.

A South Korean court has temporarily suspended the party sanction against lawmaker Baehyun-jin, raising questions about the legitimacy of internal party discipline in the ruling party.

A South Korean court has suspended disciplinary action against lawmaker Bae Hyun-jin, acknowledging that her actions were inappropriate but criticizing the review process conducted by the ruling party as insufficient.

A South Korean court has suspended the disciplinary action that barred lawmaker Baehyun-jin from party membership for one year, allowing her to participate in upcoming local elections.

A South Korean court has convicted a woman and two doctors for the murder of a newborn whom the mother attempted to abort at 36 weeks gestation.

A South Korean court ruled that a company's cancellation of a job offer just four minutes after notifying the applicant of acceptance constitutes an unfair dismissal.

The South Korean Supreme Court's recent materials on constitutional complaint law raise concerns over the implications and procedural confusion that may arise from its rapid implementation.

The South Korean National Assembly passed a law to increase the number of Supreme Court justices from 14 to 26.

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.

Members of the Korean ruling party attend a court hearing to contest disciplinary action against them, arguing it infringes on their rights to express their opinions politically.

The South Korean National Assembly is on the brink of passing an amendment that allows constitutional complaints against court rulings, which has sparked significant bureaucratic resistance led by Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae.

The South Korean Supreme Court has ruled that golf course design plans implemented in screen golf venues are considered creative works and thus protected under copyright law.

The South Korean Supreme Court ruled that remodeling luxury brand bags for personal use does not violate trademark rights, overturning a lower court's decision.

A South Korean court has sentenced Jeon Seongbae to six years in prison for bribery related to delivering luxury gifts to Kim Geonhee, who was acquitted of similar charges for receiving a Chanel bag worth 800,000 won.

This article discusses the hesitation of South Korean companies to apply for refunds on tariffs imposed by the Trump administration after a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling deemed them illegal.

A senior South Korean official denied that delays in a US nuclear submarine delegation visit were linked to the US Supreme Court ruling, attributing the delays instead to international circumstances such as the Iran situation.

Former South Korean President Yoon Seok-youl has filed an appeal against a life sentence handed down for inciting insurrection, claiming errors in the factual determinations of the court.

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has appealed a court ruling that sentenced him to life in prison for leading a rebellion aimed at paralyzing the National Assembly.

The South Korean Ministry of Justice emphasized the significance of the court ruling that annulled the arbitration decision in favor of Elliott, stating it affirms the independence and autonomy of the National Pension Fund.

The South Korean government has stated that the impact of the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on tariffs is limited, while maintaining a watchful eye on market fluctuations.

The South Korean government held a joint public-private meeting to discuss responses to the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on mutual tariff invalidation and President Trump's new tariff measures.

A South Korean court sentenced former President Yoon Seok-yeol to life imprisonment but ruled that there was no conspiracy for martial law, leading the special prosecutor's team to contemplate an appeal.

The South Korean automotive industry expresses concerns over potential fluctuations in tariffs following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that may disrupt previously negotiated tariff agreements.

A civic group is urging the South Korean government to reassess a massive $350 billion investment plan in the U.S. after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling deemed inter-country tariffs unconstitutional.

The Democratic Party and the South Korean government are holding a meeting to assess the impact of a US Supreme Court ruling on mutual tariffs.

The South Korean government assured it would protect export conditions to the U.S. following a Supreme Court ruling against Trump's tariffs, while evaluating the ruling's ramifications in a high-level meeting.

The South Korean National Assembly plans to proceed with its scheduled review of a special investment law for the US, despite a recent US Supreme Court ruling declaring mutual tariffs implemented during the Trump administration as unlawful.

The South Korean Ministry of Industry reported increased uncertainty in exports to the US following a Supreme Court ruling that deemed the imposition of reciprocal tariffs by the Trump administration illegal, pledging to minimize this uncertainty through proactive measures.

The US State Department emphasized respect for the South Korean judiciary after a controversial White House message regarding a court ruling related to former President Yoon Suk-yeol.

A South Korean court concluded that the police command mobilized the maximum available force to block access to the National Assembly on the day martial law was declared.

A South Korean court has ruled former President Yoon Suk-yeol guilty of insurrection for declaring martial law to disrupt the National Assembly's authority.

Yoon Suk Yeol, the former President of South Korea, has apologized for the crisis following his establishment of martial law after being found guilty of rebellion by a court.