Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Seoul’s security stakes high in U.S. race as fate of alliance hangs in balance

In less than a fortnight, Democratic Party nominee U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris will face Republican candidate and former President Donald Trump in a presidential race that both politicians describe as having the highest stakes ever.

2024-10-23

Tim Walz brings veteran touch to Harris's White House campaign

Tim Walz is now running as the Democratic Party’s vice president candidate alongside current Vice President Kamala Harris in her quest to best former President Donald Trump of the Republican Party in the race for the nation's top office.

2024-10-23

Former Trump critic JD Vance embraces 'America First' agenda with gusto

From an outspoken Donald Trump critic to the former president’s running mate for his second term, Republican vice president candidate JD Vance is an unusual character in American politics.

2024-10-23

How a second Trump term could shake the Korean market

As November draws near, Korean investors are bracing for what may be the most consequential event of this year: the U.S. presidential election.

2024-10-17

U.S. presidential election puts Korea on edge over EV-related investments

Korea's EV-related push in the United States hangs in the balance with the presidential election as the candidates take opposite positions on the green energy push.

2024-10-16

With history as proof, Trump win threatens Korean renewable energy firms

With billions of dollars committed to investments in the U.S. under Biden administration initiatives, Korean energy firms are wary of a Donald Trump win that could result in a rollback of the incentives.

2024-10-16

Korea caught in the superpower squeeze

The rising military and technology rivalry between the United States and China is putting to test South Korea’s balancing ability.

2022-10-23

[CHANGING WORLD] Breaking Korea’s single-use plastic habit

A decades-old traditional market in Mangwon-dong, western Seoul, known for its affordable fresh produce and tasty street food, has recently been at the forefront of a grassroots plastic-free movement in the neighborhood.

2021-10-17

[16th Anniversary Special] Millennials want it their way

Liah Yoo, 28, loves making videos and posting them on YouTube. Her favorite subject: all facets of K-beauty, the Korean look popularized by pop musicians and actors in movies and television dramas. Yoo’s admiration for K-beauty prompted her to ap

2016-10-30

[16th Anniversary Special] Hardest part about being a millennial

Mr. Yoon, 27, wakes up every morning at 7 a.m., slightly before his parents, and heads to a gym next to his apartment. After his workout he joins his family for breakfast - but rushes through it as fast as he can. Then he skedaddles out of the house

2016-10-23