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South Korean Court Suspends Jail Sentence for Opposition Leader Lee Jae-myung on Election Misconduct Charges

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SEOUL, South Korea — A South Korean court on Friday handed Lee Jae-myung, a prominent opposition leader, a suspended one-year prison sentence for making misleading statements during the campaign period before the 2022 presidential elections, in which he was a candidate. This ruling intensifies the legal challenges facing the former mayor of Seongnam, who has vowed to contest the decision. Lee, who is also a member of the South Korean Parliament and leads the Democratic Party of Korea, was found to have breached the Public Official Election Act by distorting facts related to a development … Read more

Federal Judge Keeps Core Allegations Alive in Insulet Corp. Trade Secrets Case Against South Korean Firm

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Boston, MA – In a recent legal development, a federal judge in Massachusetts has decided not to dismiss certain allegations in a lawsuit filed by Insulet Corp. against a South Korean manufacturer of insulin pump patches. The core of the dispute revolves around Insulet Corp.’s allegations that the defendant unlawfully appropriated trade secrets. The court also determined that the timing of when the plaintiff’s federal trade secrets claim was initiated should be decided by a jury. Insulet Corp., a prominent player in the medical device industry, primarily known for its innovative insulin delivery systems, accuses … Read more

Korean Thriller ‘Exhuma’ Clinches Special Jury Prize at Sitges Film Festival in Spain

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Sitges, Spain — The South Korean cinematic landscape has once again proven its global resonance as the thriller ‘Exhuma’ clinched the Special Jury Award at the prestigious Sitges Film Festival in Spain. The honor marks a significant achievement for the film and adds another accolade to Korea’s expanding trophy cabinet in the international film arena. Directed by emerging talent Kim Jee-woon, ‘Exhuma’ delves into a gripping narrative filled with suspense and psychological intrigue, characteristics that resonated with the jury and festival attendees alike. This film continues Kim’s legacy of innovative storytelling and mastery in the … Read more

Korean Supernatural Thriller ‘Exhuma’ Clinches Special Jury Award at Spain’s Prestigious Sitges Film Festival

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SEOUL, South Korea — The Sitges Film Festival in Spain recently celebrated the unique flair of supernatural and fantastic cinema by awarding the Special Jury Award to “Exhuma,” a South Korean occult thriller directed by Jang Jae-hyun. The film, distributed by Showbox, drew significant attention in the horror genre community for its distinctive narrative and compelling performances. Regarded as a prestigious event since its inception in 1968, the Sitges Film Festival has a long history of honoring films within the fantasy and horror genres. The acknowledgment of “Exhuma” at the festival’s 57th edition underscores a … Read more