Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

North Korean state media reports on opening of Asian Winter Games in Harbin

North Korea's state media reported Monday that the Asian Winter Games have opened in the northeastern Chinese city of Harbin, where three North Korean athletes are participating.

2025-02-10

Asian Winter Games kick off in Harbin with 34 countries set to compete

The 2025 Asian Winter Games began with an opening ceremony in Harbin, China, featuring 34 participating countries across 11 sports.

2025-02-07

Xi Jinping 'considering' attending Gyeongju APEC summit

National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Harbin, discussing diplomatic and economic issues. This is Xi's first meeting with a Korean National Assembly speaker in 11 years.

2025-02-07

Getting ready for the Asian Winter Games: What are Team Korea’s medal chances?

Team Korea will be targeting medals at the Asian Winter Games across several sports, with strong contenders in skating, curling and ice hockey in Harbin, China.

2025-02-06

North Korea sends only three athletes to Asian Winter Games in Harbin

North Korea sent a drastically reduced delegation to the upcoming Asian Winter Games in Harbin, China, with only three athletes competing, the country's state media reported Thursday.

2025-02-06

Korea deploys emergency response team for Asian Winter Games in China

Korea will send a rapid government response team to the upcoming Asian Winter Games in China this week to provide emergency assistance in case of any incidents, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Wednesday.

2025-02-05

Historical blockbuster 'Harbin' plays fast and loose with the past

As "Harbin" captivates audiences worldwide, international viewers may wonder: How much of what they see on screen is true?

2025-02-02

Korean historical film 'Harbin' sold to 177 countries

Historical film "Harbin" has been sold to film markets in 177 countries, including Japan, its distributor CJ ENM said Wednesday.

2025-01-08

'Harbin' cast and director set for first fan meeting since film's release

The director and cast of the film “Harbin” (2024) will hold their first fan meeting since the film’s release, the movie’s distributor, CJ ENM, said Friday.

2025-01-03

'Bogotá: City of the Lost,' 'Sonic the Hedgehog 3' and other films to check out in cinemas

The Korea JoongAng Daily assembles a list of films to see in local theaters.

2025-01-02