Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Shiny badge, shaky faith — Can Land Rover find redemption in Korea?

Land Rover is looking for a reversal in fortunes as the brand's luxury image and quality isn't enough to stave off slipping sales on the back of disappointing service.

2025-04-30

Russia releases combat footage showing North Korean soldiers in Kursk

North Korean troops were shown in a new video, released by Russia, participating in the Russian military’s operation to retake the Kursk region, sparking strong international condemnation.

2025-04-30

Gimhae International Airport struggles with holiday crowds amid personnel shortages

Gimhae International International Airport in Busan is expected to be swamped with travelers during the upcoming holiday period from May 1 to 6, mirroring the congestion experienced over the Lunar New Year in January.

2025-04-30

Daegu, Gangwon wildfires reignite, firefighters dispatched to contain blazes

Wildfires in Daegu and Inje, Gangwon, that were previously extinguished have reignited, prompting forest authorities to dispatch aircraft and personnel to contain the blazes.

2025-04-30

A dignified end, chosen in advance

In Korea, the choice to forgo life-prolonging care — commonly known as a dignified death — is gradually taking root. The principle of “my final journey, my decision” is gaining ground.

2025-04-30

Of height-boosting shoes and image politics

Politics is the process of communicating messages to voters in order to win their support, and these messages are often shaped heavily by visual presentation.

2025-04-30

Tensions over leaflet launches demand social compromise

Tensions remain high in border areas where North and South Korea face each other militarily, due to the recent release of anti-North Korea leaflets.

2025-04-30

Facing a new trade order, Korea needs a Singaporean playbook

Under the “Singapore Plus (SG+)” strategy, Singapore aims to position itself as Southeast Asia’s “control tower,” creating synergies with neighboring countries.

2025-04-30

Lee Jae-myung's dubious Sejong relocation campaign pledge

If Lee’s call for a Sejong era is more than just an election slogan, he should instead have promised to build the planned second Sejong presidential office as the sole presidential office.

2025-04-30

PPP primary race narrows down to Kim Moon-soo, Han Dong-hoon. Now things get interesting.

The conservative People Power Party’s (PPP) presidential primary has been narrowed down to a final showdown between candidates Kim Moon-soo and Han Dong-hoon.

2025-04-29