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Court rejects arrest warrants for MBK executives over Homeplus case

The Seoul Central District Court on Jan. 14 rejected prosecutors’ arrest warrant requests for MBK Partners Chairman Michael Kim and three other executives over alleged fraud and capital markets law violations tied to the Homeplus case. The court said the alleged 피해 results were serious but the evidence submitted so far did not sufficiently support detention. It also cited limits of warrant hearings and said defence rights should be protected in a non-custodial investigation.

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U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Trump tariffs nears, raising questions over impact

The U.S. Supreme Court is nearing a final ruling on reciprocal tariffs imposed by the second Trump administration under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. The decision could determine whether the president can exercise taxing power on national security grounds. South Korea sees the outcome as a major variable, given tariffs already imposed and the risk of further duties. Even if the administration loses, alternative legal routes and tougher protectionist moves are being discussed.