Uber Founder Indicted in South Korea

Prosecutors in South Korea have brought charges against the American founder of smartphone taxi service provider Uber. The Seoul prosecutor's office on Wednesday issued an indictment against Uber CEO Travis Kalanick for violating a law banning unlicensed taxi services. Uber matches people seeking rides with drivers through a cell phone application, which also functions as a mobile payment system. The U.S.-based service has prompted worldwide concerns over passenger safety,...

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