NK weekly-inter-Korean news
Summary of inter-Korean news this week
SEOUL, Jan. 20 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of inter-Korean news this week.
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(LEAD) Court issues arrest warrant for ex-Ssangbangwool chief over corruption allegations
SUWON, South Korea -- A business tycoon who was nabbed in Thailand after months on the run was formally arrested Friday over high-profile corruption allegations.
The Suwon District Court issued an arrest warrant for Kim Seong-tae, former chairman of underwear maker Ssangbangwool Group. He is facing multiple charges, including embezzlement, bribery and the illegal transfer of cash to North Korea.
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