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South Korean authorities have confirmed that a human leg discovered at a recycling centre in Incheon was improperly discarded by a hospital. The nursing facility may face charges under waste management and medical practice laws.
South Korean police questioned a Shinsegae Group executive in connection with Starbucks Korea's ill-fated 'Tank Day' promotion that triggered national outcry by coinciding with the Gwangju uprising anniversary on May 18.
South Korea's parliament has initiated a 45-day inquiry into the National Election Commission following ballot-paper shortages that disrupted voting during June local elections, raising questions about electoral preparedness.
Authorities on South Korea's Jeju Island are investigating a high school student accused of entering an elementary teacher's classroom multiple times to leave semen and urine. The student was arrested in June on suspicion of property damage and trespassing.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has called for protesters to exercise restraint while denouncing election rigging claims as conspiracy theories. He acknowledged serious ballot management failures but distinguished between legitimate criticism and unfounded allegations of fraud.