Korea Joongang Daily
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KCCI pledges verification overhaul in wake of controversy over report about wealthy Koreans leaving

The Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) apologized and pledged a sweeping overhaul of its verification system after President Lee Jae Myung denounced its report on wealthy Koreans leaving the country as “fake news.”

2026-02-09

South Jeolla apologizes after Jindo governor suggests 'importing young virgins' from Sri Lanka, Vietnam

South Jeolla has apologized for the Jindo County governor, who said the country should "import young virgins from Sri Lanka or Vietnam."

2026-02-08

Entertainer Cha Eun-woo apologizes for failing to pay potentially millions of dollars in taxes

Singer and actor Cha Eun-woo, who is currently serving in the military, issued a public apology late Monday over allegations that he failed to pay billions of won in taxes.

2026-01-26

Jannabi frontman says former member reconciled with victim after bullying allegations

Yoo Young-hyun, a former member of indie band Jannabi who halted his activities after being accused of school bullying, has reconciled with the victim, according to the band’s leader.

2026-01-15

Coupang chief Bom Kim apologizes for data leak, but won't appear at parliamentary hearing

Coupang founder and chairman Bom Kim issued his first public apology on Sunday for a massive data breach that exposed the personal information of more than 33.7 million customers.

2025-12-28

Unification Church issues apology for recent scandals, distances from former director

The Unification Church issued an official apology to the public over its alleged political ties and announced plans to reform its operations on Friday.

2025-12-12

Coupang CEO tells gov't committee he takes 'full responsibility' for data leaked in hack

Coupang CEO Park Dae-jun said on Tuesday that he will “take full responsibility and do everything possible to resolve the issue” after the personal information of 33.7 million customers was leaked in a recent hack.

2025-12-02

43 PPP lawmakers think apology for martial law appropriate as anniversary approaches

At least 43 lawmakers in the main opposition People Power Party believe the party should issue an apology for the Dec. 3 martial law imposed by then-President Yoon Suk Yeol last year.

2025-12-01

Rapper DinDin issues apology after promoted company files for bankruptcy

Rapper DinDin issued an apology after Parttimestudy, an AI-based studying application he promoted, abruptly filed for bankruptcy on Monday.

2025-11-26

Dodgers' Kim Hye-seong apologizes for publicly dismissing man owed $82,000 by his father

Kim Hye-seong of the MLB's Los Angeles Dodgers apologized for publicly dismissing a man known as Mr. Kim — the creditor of a long-standing debt owed by his father — during his interview with reporters earlier this month.

2025-11-23