Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Filial piety notwithstanding, Korea still hesitant to designate Parents' Day a national holiday

May is widely referred to as “family month” in Korea, with multiple commemorative days dedicated to familial bonds, such as Children’s Day and Parents’ Day. Despite their shared focus on honoring family members, the two are treated very differently.

2025-05-06

From parks to parades, Children's Day has something for all families in Seoul

Seoul is rolling out a wide range of family-friendly events across the city to celebrate Children’s Day as well as Buddha’s Birthday on Monday, including circus performances, cultural festivals, hands-on workshops and free concerts.

2025-05-04

Parades, parties and peaceful retreats: How Korea is spending Golden Week

Golden Week kicks off with parades, packed parks and a tourism surge. As families flood theme parks for Pikachu dances and baseball screenings, others retreat to resorts for nature walks and lawn games in one of Korea’s busiest holiday weekends.

2025-05-02

Gov't to maintain emergency medical system through May holidays

The government will maintain its emergency medical system during the May holidays from May 1 to 6, which include Labor Day, Children's Day and Buddha's Birthday.

2025-05-01

Wildfire risk critical as summer weather arrives early on Korean Peninsula

As unseasonably hot and dry weather continues across Korea, wildfire risks have reached critical levels — but nationwide rainfall is expected on Thursday, bringing much-needed relief.

2025-04-30

No more 'golden holiday': Most employees required to work day after Labor Day

Korean companies largely require employees to work on May 2, the bridge day between Labor Day and Children's Day, with limited holiday options.

2025-04-23

North Korean defense chief reaffirms 'invincible' friendship with Russia during Pyongyang banquet

North Korea's defense minister has reaffirmed its "invincible" friendship with Russia during a banquet celebrating Russia's Defender of the Fatherland Day, hosted by the Russian Embassy in Pyongyang, state media reported Friday.

2025-02-21

With yen at historic low, Japanese workers flood Korea

Japanese nationals are increasingly moving to Korea due to the yen's historic low value.

2025-02-03

Highways jammed as travelers return after Lunar New Year holiday

Travelers faced heavy traffic on highways across the country returning home after the final day of the Lunar Year holiday on Thursday.

2025-01-30

Families travel for the Lunar New Year holiday

A family walks on a platform before boarding a high-speed train at Seoul Station in central Seoul on Jan. 26, the second day of the Lunar New Year holiday period, also known as Seollal.

2025-01-26