Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Rent out a theme park? Propose with a cake? Four ways to spend Valentine's Day in Korea

Everland offers a private Valentine's Day experience for couples while top Seoul hotels launch special dining and cake promotions.

2025-02-04

Entrepreneurs, franchises schmooze at World Franchise Expo 2025

The 76th World Franchise Expo 2025 took place from Jan. 23 to 25 in Seoul, connecting franchises like Alpha Box and Penguinhouse with aspiring entrepreneurs.

2025-01-23

Housing Brand Fair highlights the best in construction

The Housing Brand Fair 2025 and Tool & Safety Show showcase advanced, environmentally friendly construction materials from Jan. 22 to 25 at Coex.

2025-01-22

Grand Mercure Imperial Palace opens in Gangnam

Imperial Palace Seoul reopened as Grand Mercure Imperial Palace Seoul Gangnam on Tuesday, under global hospitality chain Accor.

2024-12-10

Actor Ji Chang-wook determined to take on new challenges with noir series 'Gangnam B-Side'

After nearly two decades in the entertainment industry, actor Ji Chang-wook remains determined to evolve and take on new roles, driven by a desire to break out of his comfort zone.

2024-12-02

EV crashes into building, hits 4 pedestrians while in auto hold mode

Four people were injured after an EV in auto hold mode crashed into a building in Seoul.

2024-11-22

Court upholds 10-year sentence for driver in Apgujeong Rolls-Royce case

The top court on Wednesday upheld a 10-year prison sentence for a driver who fatally struck a passerby while under the influence of psychotropic drugs before fleeing the scene near Apgujeong Station in southern Seoul.

2024-11-20

Hotel chef Kim Jae-ho cooks North Korean food to honor his grandmother

Chef Kim Jae-ho, the only Korean contestant in the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition, showcased his heritage through a North Korean dish inspired by his grandmother.

2024-11-02

Don’t use the rates as a real estate policy tool

Blaming the problem entirely on the education fever and the college entrance competition comes from a lack of understanding in education and the real estate market.

2024-10-14

Don’t fall for the myth of balanced education

We need a system respecting diversity and the freedom to choose superior education.

2024-10-10