1. 'Cover-up Order' Confirmed, but "Criminal Punishment Difficult"
The Ministry of Employment and Labor has announced the results of its investigation into allegations that Coupang attempted to conceal evidence regarding the industrial accident death of the late worker Jang Deok-jun. The ministry concluded that while Coupang Inc. Chairman Kim Bom-suk did give inappropriate orders, it is difficult to punish him and the statute of limitations has expired.
2. Threats of "New Response Means and Loudspeakers on Standby" Sent in Letter to UN Security Council
North Korea's Kim Yo-jong has issued another statement, threatening that new response measures and loudspeaker facilities will be placed on standby near the Military Demarcation Line. Meanwhile, the South Korean government has sent a letter to the President of the UN Security Council regarding the North Korean landmine explosion incident.
3. Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon Faces Appellate Ruling Today with Political Career on the Line
Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon, who has been put on trial on charges of receiving opinion poll results from Myung Tae-kyun and having an aide pay the costs on his behalf, will receive his second-trial ruling today (October 23). He was fined 10 million KRW in the first trial, and if a fine of 1 million KRW or more is finalized, he will lose his mayoral position.
4. Following Curfew, Even Protest Ban Issued... Protesters Vow to Push Ahead
France, marred by violent protests, has issued bans on demonstrations in major cities following a nighttime curfew. Protest groups have announced plans for another large-scale rally this weekend.
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