Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Protecting children from antisocial media

Australia has just banned children under the age of 16 from using social media.

2024-12-09

Save children from the most dangerous room

We must be attentive and eagerly participate in knitting safety nets in the online environment to make it a safer place for our kids.

2024-10-16

Over 1 million unsafe children products sold last year

Over 1 million units of children's products with sub-par safety quality were sold in Korea last year, according to government data Sunday.

2024-09-22

For international couples in Korea, adoption proves impossible dream

Thomas Pallett, a 42-year-old British man, and his Korean wife, Ms. Kang, have long planned to adopt a Korean child. But that dream has been thwarted multiple times — mainly because of Korean adoption agencies’ unwillingness.

2024-08-21

Education Ministry to launch pilot program for integrated kindergartens and nurseries

The Ministry of Education said on Tuesday that it will launch a pilot program for integrated children and toddler education starting in September at 152 child care institutions nationwide. A 12-hour-long child care will be available on weekdays.

2024-08-20

Korea's new standardized treatment to turn tide in fight against child leukemia

Pediatric doctors across Korea joined forces to develop a new way of combating leukemia, the most common child cancer in the country that makes up around 40 percent of yearly cancer diagnoses.

2024-07-30

Children's hospitals forced to treat emergency cases amid continued doctors' strike

Despite their limited resources, children's hospitals are increasingly forced to treat more pediatric patients in emergency and critical conditions due to protracted walkouts at larger, better-equipped tertiary hospitals.

2024-07-23

It’s time to debate children’s happiness

I hope for a heated public debate about the happiness of our future generation.

2024-06-12

Shinsegae transforms Gangnam store into colorful wonderland with children's art

Shinsegae Department Store celebrates Family Month by showcasing children's artwork in its Gangnam store, allowing customers to bring home items in shopping bags and gift wrap featuring the young artists' drawings.

2024-05-18

Toxic substances found in AliExpress, Shein children's products

The Seoul Metropolitan Government found toxic substances in two children's accessories sold by Chinese platforms AliExpress and Shein.

2024-05-16