한승희's Kangwon Land scandal proves even your heroes are vulnerable to a steep fall from grace. Big shock and disappointment by the public for a man once considered to be one of the "good guys" in the corruption-laden Korean judiciary. Subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/korea-pod/id1361450798?mt=2&ls=1 http://koreapod.libsyn.com

Former military dictator 전두환 stands trial in a Gwangju court over libel charges from false statements in his memoirs denying a helicopter attack on civilians during the infamous Gwangju massacre. His side claims he suffers from Alzheimer's disease and the Gwangju court won't give him a fair trial. The public is not buying it. Subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/korea-pod/id1361450798?mt=2&ls=1 http://koreapod.libsyn.com

With 이해찬 (Lee Hae-chan) elected chairman of the ruling Democratic Party, along with recently elected chairman 정동영 (Chung Dong-yong) of the minor 민주평화당, 김병준 (Kim Byong-joon) heading the emergency committee of the conservative 자유한국당, and 손학규 (Sohn Hak-kyu) the favorite to lead the minor 바른미래당, the grizzled old veterans of politics are making a comeback and dominating Korean politics. What are the pros and cons? Subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/korea-pod/id1361450798?mt=2&ls=1 http://koreapod.libsyn.com

A messy sordid affair: Entertainer LJ (엘제이) drops photos on social media alleging a long-term affair with former T-ara singer and actress Hwayoung (류화영). Hwayoung initially denies the affair and then admits a brief fling with LJ, but that she ended the relationship after creepy violent and stalker-like behavior. LJ responds that it's all a lie and he was the victim. What a mess Subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/korea-pod/id1361450798?mt=2&ls=1 http://koreapod.libsyn.com

Disgraced former president Park Geun-hye is a no-show for her appeals trial. The court rules her jail term to be extended to 25 years and slaps on additional guilty verdicts, specifically pertaining to bribery allegations against Samsung. Will this affect Samsung vice-chairman 이재용's legal fate? Subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/korea-pod/id1361450798?mt=2&ls=1 http://koreapod.libsyn.com

이해찬 (Lee Hae-chan), 김진표 (Kim Jin-pyo) and 송영길 (Song Yong-gil) vie to take over the reins of the party ahead of crucial parliamentary elections next year. Subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/korea-pod/id1361450798?mt=2&ls=1 http://koreapod.libsyn.com

The independent probe in the online-rigging blogger Druking and his links to South Gyeongsang governor 김경수 (Kim Kyoung-soo) has not produced a "smoking gun" Is this investigation being politicized? Subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/korea-pod/id1361450798?mt=2&ls=1 http://koreapod.libsyn.com

As BMWs continue to burn on the road, public outrage over the situation heats up. Who's to blame for this dangerous debacle? Subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/korea-pod/id1361450798?mt=2&ls=1 http://koreapod.libsyn.com

The former Chungcheong governor was found not guilty of sexual assault against his former secretary 김지은. The polarizing reactions to this verdict threaten to exacerbate gender tensions and deals a blow to the wider #MeToo movement. Subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/korea-pod/id1361450798?mt=2&ls=1 http://koreapod.libsyn.com

Shoo is alleged to have borrowed hundreds of millions of Won to feed a gambling addiction at the local casinos. Her case highlights the latest in a string of Korean celebrities who have been caught up in gambling scandals. Subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/korea-pod/id1361450798?mt=2&ls=1 http://koreapod.libsyn.com