Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

New immigration policies needed as Korea turns truly multicultural [AGENDA 2024]

Korea, striving to become a multicultural developed country, still struggles with formulating a comprehensive immigration policy that caters to both Korean needs and immigrants' integration aspirations.

2024-04-28

One decade after Sewol disaster, a nation remembers

A somber wave of remembrance swept through the Korean Peninsula on Tuesday as thousands gathered to commemorate the victims of the 2014 Sewol ferry tragedy.

2024-04-16

Nation marks 10 years since Sewol tragedy with memorials, safety programs

With Tuesday marking the solemn 10th anniversary of the 2014 Sewol ferry tragedy, localities have unveiled measures and events commemorating the disaster while emphasizing the importance of safety.

2024-04-15

Police fire six shots to subdue drunken driver

An intoxciated 28 year-old driver collided with 16 vehicles and two patrol cars while attempting to flee. The government recently announced its intention to equip each on-duty officer with firearms as part of its efforts to enhance public safety.

2023-09-20

Deadly fire highlights immigrant neighborhood's dangers

A house fire in Danwon District, Ansan on Monday that took the lives of four Nigerian siblings was not the the family's first fire after moving to the neighborhood. Family members were injured two years ago after a fire broke out in the basement ...

2023-03-28