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The Korea JoongAng Daily The Korea JoongAng Daily is an English-language daily published by the JoongAng Group, Korea's leading media group, in association with The New York Times.

The Korea JoongAng Daily is a leading English newspaper of Korea, first published in October 17th, 2000. With its motto, "Your window to Korea” it strives to correctly inform the world of the politics, economy, social affairs, and culture of the Republic of Korea. Journalists specialized in English of global competitiveness are on the scene to report, and the system with a Korean publisher and a f

oreign chief editor helps us keep a balance in our viewpoint and send out impartial Korean news to the world. The Korea JoongAng Daily has been in association with the New York Times since 2000 and co-publishes ‘Global-Local’ newspaper on a daily basis. Korean readers can receive the Korea JoongAng Daily(12 pages) and the New York Times(20 pages) at the same time.

President Yoon Suk Yeol claimed on Monday that the actions of the liberal Democratic Party drove him to declare martial ...
03/02/2025

President Yoon Suk Yeol claimed on Monday that the actions of the liberal Democratic Party drove him to declare martial law, according to one of three lawmakers from the conservative People Power Party (PPP) who visited him in prison.

President Yoon Suk Yeol claimed on Monday that the actions of the liberal Democratic Party drove him to declare martial law, according to one of three lawmakers from the conservative People Power…

The conservative People Power Party (PPP) submitted a bill on Monday to abolish the agency that spearheaded the investig...
03/02/2025

The conservative People Power Party (PPP) submitted a bill on Monday to abolish the agency that spearheaded the investigation into impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol's short-lived imposition of martial law.

The conservative People Power Party (PPP) submitted a bill on Monday to abolish the agency that spearheaded the investigation into impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol's short-lived imposition of…

The Court on Monday postponed its ruling on the constitutionality of acting President Choi Sang-mok’s decision to with...
03/02/2025

The Court on Monday postponed its ruling on the constitutionality of acting President Choi Sang-mok’s decision to withhold appointing a ninth , a factor seen as crucial in determining the fate of impeached President Suk Yeol.

The Constitutional Court on Monday postponed its ruling on the constitutionality of acting President Choi Sang-mok’s decision to withhold appointing a ninth justice.

At a small media roundtable, , who turns 70 in October, fielded questions about the first few decades of his life, the ...
03/02/2025

At a small media roundtable, , who turns 70 in October, fielded questions about the first few decades of his life, the people and privileges that led to his success, and other topics covered in his first memoir,

In an interview, the Microsoft co-founder reflects on his early years, family memories and the privileges of his upbringing.

Costco Wholesale will raise its annual membership fees for consumers in Korea by up to 15 percent starting from May 1.
03/02/2025

Costco Wholesale will raise its annual membership fees for consumers in Korea by up to 15 percent starting from May 1.

Costco Korea will increase membership fees by up to 15 percent starting May 1, following a previous hike in the United States and Canada in September.

"Mayak eggs" — the soft-boiled eggs marinated in soy sauce that went viral on TikTok — are a scourge for the Korean gove...
03/02/2025

"Mayak eggs" — the soft-boiled eggs marinated in soy sauce that went viral on TikTok — are a scourge for the Korean government. It’s not its addictive, umami-packed flavors, however, that’s drawing the government’s ire, but its name, containing the Korean word for "drugs."

The government will launch a crackdown on drug references in the names of food products at restaurants and rest stops as well as manufacturers.

SPC Group, the owner of bakery chain Paris Baguette, will invest $160 million to construct a plant in Johnson County, Te...
03/02/2025

SPC Group, the owner of bakery chain Paris Baguette, will invest $160 million to construct a plant in Johnson County, Texas, as the business continues its expansion in the North American market and eyes Central and South America.

SPC Group will invest $160 million to build a bakery plant in Burleson, Texas, to supply Paris Baguette stores.

's chatbot has become all the rage in Korea, overtaking other AI-powered apps such as ’s to claim the top spot on ...
03/02/2025

's chatbot has become all the rage in Korea, overtaking other AI-powered apps such as ’s to claim the top spot on the most popular app charts despite growing concerns about privacy and data breaches.

DeepSeek's AI chatbot app saw rocketing download and user numbers, both of which climbed over 3,000 percent in a week despite rising concerns about data collection and privacy.

, a girl group that has been pushing the idea of narcissism and self-validation as their slogan from day one, is back a...
03/02/2025

, a girl group that has been pushing the idea of narcissism and self-validation as their slogan from day one, is back again with an album that will help everyone focus their energy on themselves.

Girl group IVE talked about expanding on their theme of self-love as they geared up for the release of their latest EP, "IVE Empathy," on Monday.

Big Bang’s G-Dragon and other K-pop stars will take the stage at the music event “K-Star Spark,” scheduled to take place...
03/02/2025

Big Bang’s G-Dragon and other K-pop stars will take the stage at the music event “K-Star Spark,” scheduled to take place in Bangkok on Feb. 22.

Big Bang’s G-Dragon and other K-pop stars will take the stage at the music event “K-Star Spark,” scheduled to take place in Bangkok on Feb. 22.

Hyundai Motor and Kia will jointly invest 20 billion won ($13.6 million) in Kolon Spaceworks, a composite materials comp...
03/02/2025

Hyundai Motor and Kia will jointly invest 20 billion won ($13.6 million) in Kolon Spaceworks, a composite materials company, in an effort to comply with Europe's tightened regulations on clean components in cars.

Hyundai Motor and Kia will invest a combined 20 billion won in Kolon Spaceworks, hoping to utilize its composite materials to comply with tightening EU regulations on car components.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman will visit Korea on Tuesday to announce an AI partnership with domestic tech giant Kakao as well a...
03/02/2025

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman will visit Korea on Tuesday to announce an AI partnership with domestic tech giant Kakao as well as meet with SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman will be in Korea on Tuesday to mark an AI partnership with Kakao and meet with SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won.

A pyeonaek (hanging wooden plaque) that previously hung in the Seonwonjeon Hall of Gyeongbok Palace has been retrieved f...
03/02/2025

A pyeonaek (hanging wooden plaque) that previously hung in the Seonwonjeon Hall of Gyeongbok Palace has been retrieved from Japan, Riot Games Korea said on Monday. The developer supports the Korea Heritage Service (KHS) in its efforts to reclaim traditional assets.

A pyeonaek (hanging wooden plaque) that previously hung in the Seonwonjeon Hall of Gyeongbok Palace has been retrieved from Japan, Riot Games Korea said on Monday.

A China-based tour agency specializing in North Korean tours has opened bookings for travel programs to North Korea's no...
03/02/2025

A China-based tour agency specializing in North Korean tours has opened bookings for travel programs to North Korea's northeastern city of Rason, scheduled for February through April, its website showed Monday.

A China-based tour agency specializing in North Korean tours has opened bookings for travel programs to North Korea's northeastern city of Rason, scheduled for February through April, its website…

The Seoul High Court on Monday dismissed the prosecution's appeal on Lee Jae-yong, who was indicted on 19 charges regard...
03/02/2025

The Seoul High Court on Monday dismissed the prosecution's appeal on Lee Jae-yong, who was indicted on 19 charges regarding the controversial 2015 merger of Cheil Industries and Samsung C&T.

Samsung Electronics Executive Chairman Lee Jae-yong was acquitted in an appellate trial Monday when the Seoul High Court upheld the first trial's verdict.

K-pop powerhouse HYBE’s audition program "OEN High ~Where Dreams Begin~," aimed at forming a J-pop boy band, will premie...
03/02/2025

K-pop powerhouse HYBE’s audition program "OEN High ~Where Dreams Begin~," aimed at forming a J-pop boy band, will premiere on Nippon TV on Feb. 15, the company said on Sunday.

K-pop powerhouse HYBE’s audition program "OEN High ~Where Dreams Begin~," aimed at forming a J-pop boy band, will premiere on Nippon TV on Feb. 15, the company said on Sunday.

Square in central will feature commemorative sculptures honoring the countries that helped South in the 1950-53 Ko...
03/02/2025

Square in central will feature commemorative sculptures honoring the countries that helped South in the 1950-53 Korean War.

Gwanghwamun Square in central Seoul will feature commemorative sculptures honoring the countries that participated in the 1950-53 Korean War.

Mnet’s audition program “Boys Planet” (2023-) began its second round of recruitment for its second season on Monday.
03/02/2025

Mnet’s audition program “Boys Planet” (2023-) began its second round of recruitment for its second season on Monday.

Mnet’s audition program “Boys Planet” (2023-) began its second round of recruitment for its second season on Monday.

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The Korea JoongAng Daily is a leading English newspaper of Korea, first published in October 17th, 2000. With its motto, ‘Your window to Korea,” it strives to correctly inform the world of the politics, economy, social affairs, and culture of the Republic of Korea. Journalists specialized in English of global competitiveness are on the scene to report, and the system with a Korean publisher and a foreign chief editor helps us keep a balance in our viewpoint and send out impartial Korean news to the world.

It is the most preferred newspaper among foreigners residing in Korea, and is the most cited newspaper by influential international press including the New York Times, BBC, CNN, Le Monde, and the Guardian. It was the only Korean news media to be chosen as the official English newspaper of the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics and Paralympics, in which athletes from 92 nations, the most ever, participated. The Korea JoongAng Daily contributed in introducing and promoting the Republic of Korea to the whole world by producing the official Olympic athletes’ village newspaper during the Olympics and the Paralympics.

The Korea JoongAng Daily sends out news of Korea to the world including the United States, Europe, South America, and Asia through Google, Dow Jones-Reuters, Yahoo, MSN, Nikkei,