Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Changwon National University to expand on three-way merger

Changwon National University will merge with University of Gyeongnam Geochang and University of Gyeongnam Namhae to form a new institution, also named Changwon National University, beginning March next year.

2025-06-13

Friday's fortune: Quiet strength and gentle words guide today’s path

A day of caution and quiet gains, where staying grounded, speaking gently and leaning on community bring the best outcomes across shifting moods and mixed energies. Your fortune for Friday, June 13, 2025.

2025-06-13

Britain's Arts Council chief praises Korea's visual works, stresses support for creatives in AI era

AI is an undeniable part of the creative ecosystem today, propelling institutions and policies to adapt. As technology speeds ahead of regulation, the question for art financiers is no longer just what to support, but how.

2025-06-13

Ex-diplomat Wi Sung-lac brings pragmatic touch as Lee's national security adviser

Korea's President Lee Jae-myung appoints Wi Sung-lac as national security adviser, emphasizing practical diplomacy and strengthening U.S. relations. Wi, an experienced diplomat, faces challenges including North Korea ties and regional cooperation.

2025-06-13

Lee, Vietnamese President agree to deepen economic ties

President Lee Jae-myung and Vietnamese President Luong Cuong agreed to strengthen economic ties and cooperation in their first phone call.

2025-06-13

When we tire of the world’s greed

Through these portraits, poet Park Nohae sketches a sacred life built not on what one owns, but on what one honors.

2025-06-13

Korea-U.S. alliance faces new strains — time to revisit lessons from past conflicts

The new Korean government must work early to establish mutual trust with Washington. Only by proving that Korea is an indispensable ally can it protect its national interests amid rising pressure and uncertainty.

2025-06-13

Korea’s AI textbook debate calls for pragmatism, not panic

Whether labeled a textbook or instructional material, the priority should be to choose what best supports students and teachers. If the public education system fails to effectively integrate AI tools, private institutions will fill the void.

2025-06-13

Korean conservatism needs a ‘foolish’ kind of integrity

Korea needs conservatives who can say no to power when it strays from public interest, and no to party lines when they defy common sense. It needs those willing to speak the truth rather than maintain political convenience.

2025-06-13

The 86 Generation rises to power at last

If the 86 Generation seeks to leave behind a legacy of national unity, not just a monopoly on reward, they must prioritize humility, decentralization, and cooperative governance.

2025-06-13