Korea Joongang Daily
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North Korea permits individual car ownership for first time, Seoul says

North Korean people have reportedly been allowed to privately own their cars for the first time, marking a notable shift in policy, although experts say it is unlikely to have an impact in a society where travel and relocation remain very restricted.

2025-05-20

How Korea's 'sensitive country' listing could impact its nuclear research

A state-funded think tank warns that Korea's designation as a sensitive country by the United States could hinder joint nuclear technology research, contradicting the government's optimistic stance.

2025-05-20

Overseas voting for June 3 election kicks off. How does it work?

Overseas voting for Korean nationals, often seen as a barometer for general polling enthusiasm, in the June 3 presidential election kicked off on Tuesday for a six-day run, with 258,254 registered to vote.

2025-05-20

Police seek to detain Siheung stabbing spree suspect

Police in Gyeonggi seek to detain Che Zhenan, 56, for murdering two brothers and a convenience store owner, and assaulting a landlord in separate attacks.

2025-05-20

North Korean troops have been captured in Russia's war. Can they end up in South Korea?

The official recognition by Pyongyang and Moscow of North Korean troop deployment in Russia's war on Ukraine has set the stage for a novel situation concerning the regime's prisoners of war: Can they be sent to South Korea?

2025-05-20

Hanwha to invest $72M in Philly Shipyard to build LNG carriers

Hanwha Group will invest 100 billion won in Philly Shipyard to add the capability of building liquefied natural gas carriers in an effort to generate $4 billion in revenue annually by 2035.

2025-05-20

Movie of Infinite's 'Limited Edition' tour hits theaters June 11

"Infinite 15th Anniversary Concert Limited Edition The Movie" will release on June 11, featuring live footage from Infinite's world tour and behind-the-scenes content.

2025-05-20

Seoul, Washington to hold last round of trade talks before June 3 election

Officials from Korea and the United States will hold working-level consultations in Washington from Tuesday to Thursday to negotiate the reduction of reciprocal and item-specific tariffs, including those on steel, automobiles and semiconductors.

2025-05-20

Supreme Court officially investigates Yoon trial judge over room salon allegations

The Supreme Court’s Office of Judicial Ethics and Audit has officially begun verifying facts regarding allegations that Judge Ji Gui-yeon of the Seoul Central District Court was treated to entertainment at a high-end room salon.

2025-05-20

Extra 1.5% interest rate coming to Seoul household loans on July 1

Middle- and low-income households in Seoul may rush to buy homes before new DSR rules reduce loan limits and increase interest rates, but experts predict limited impact on housing prices.

2025-05-20