Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Worst hiring slump for full-time job seekers since Asian financial crisis

The number of job openings per job-seeker in June hit its lowest level since the aftermath of the 1997 Asian financial crisis, reflecting a stark decline in the availability of quality jobs amid entrenched low growth.

2025-07-14

Seoul, the apartment republic: Flat sales reach 19-year high

The share apartment sales accounted for of Seoul's housing market reach a 19-year high of 70.6 percent.

2025-07-14

Smokin' token

The price of Bitcoin is displayed on a status board at the Bithumb Lounge Gangnam main branch in Seocho District, southern Seoul, with one Bitcoin priced at 162.2 million won.

2025-07-14

Bitcoin hits fresh high in Korea amid global rally

Bitcoin prices hit an all-time high on a Korean cryptocurrency exchange Monday, in line with global rallies fueled by optimism over long-awaited policy support for the industry.

2025-07-14

Trade minister signals openness to concessions as U.S. presses on beef, rice

As the United States steps up pressure on Korea to open its agricultural market — particularly to U.S. beef and rice — Seoul's top trade official signaled that some concessions may be on the table for strategic gain.

2025-07-14

Business group chiefs raise 'Yellow Envelope Bill' alarm with DP lawmakers

Korea’s business leaders are raising alarms over the "Yellow Envelope Bill," warning that it could destabilize industrial operations and accelerate the exodus of companies overseas, in a meeting with Democratic Party lawmakers.

2025-07-14

LG eyes entry into HBM race with advanced packaging

LG Electronics is developing a next-generation chip packaging method essential to boosting the power efficiency of high bandwidth memory (HBM) chips, heralding a potential entry into the new, lucrative business.

2025-07-14

Seoul shares top 3,200 points for first time in nearly 4 years on stimulus hopes

Seoul shares rose above 3,200 points for the first time in nearly four years on stimulus hopes.

2025-07-14

Korea falling behind in critical data center race as AI drives demand, report warns

As generative AI accelerates global demand for data centers, Korea is falling behind major economies in both the number of facilities and investment volume, data indicated Monday.

2025-07-14

Gov't to move to minimize effect of abnormal summer weather on agricultural products, livestock

The government will work to minimize the possible damage from recent heat waves and heavy rain on agricultural products and livestock to prevent price hikes, senior officials said Monday.

2025-07-14