Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

'I'm the best in the world': Sports shooters Ban Hyo-jin and Yang Ji-in emphasize mindset for results

The sporting schedule for 2026 is set to be packed with major events, including the Asian Games in September. Among Korea's top gold medal hopefuls at the Asian Games are shooters Ban Hyo-jin and Yang Ji-in.

2026-01-14

Jang Woo-jin downs another WTT heavyweight to reach first singles final in Doha

Jang Woo-jin pulled off a major upset on Sunday in Doha, defeating world No. 2 Lin Shidong to reach the men’s singles final at WTT Champions Doha. It is the first time in his career that Jang has advanced to a WTT Champions final.

2026-01-12

Korean mathematician solves decades-old 'moving sofa problem'

A 31-year-old Korean mathematician solved one of the oldest math puzzles and was recognized as one of Scientific American’s top math breakthroughs of 2025.

2026-01-05

Captain for K League champs Jeonbuk heads to China

Park Jin-seob, who captained Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors to a Korean football double last year, is taking his talent to China.

2026-01-04

Jin Air flight evacuated over smoke in cabin

Passengers and crew members were evacuated from a Jin Air flight after smoke filled the cabin before departing from Jeju International Airport on Friday.

2026-01-02

Hyun Bin, Seo Ye-jin donate 200 million won to Samsung Medical Center

Actors Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin have donated 200 million won ($140,000) to Samsung Medical Center in the year-end holiday spirit.

2025-12-30

Shinsegae chairman's New Year's message highlights in-person connection

Shinsegae Group Chairman Chung Yong-jin cited Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s viral chimaek (chicken and beer) meetup during his New Year’s message to the employees, emphasizing the importance of brick-and-mortar stores in the retail business.

2025-12-29

Ex-vice land minister, two others indicted in presidential residence relocation case

A special counsel team on Friday indicted former Vice Land Minister Kim Oh-jin and a former presidential secretary, surnamed Hwang, on charges linked to favoritism allegations surrounding the 2022 relocation of the presidential residence.

2025-12-26

Fate of 'The Second Signal' still up in the air as broadcaster decides how to handle Cho Jin-woong controversy

The fate of tvN drama “The Second Signal,” (translated) starring recently retired actor Cho Jin-woong, still remains uncertain as the broadcaster said Friday it is still seeking the “best possible solution” amid public scrutiny over Cho’s past.

2025-12-19

Min Hee-jin's ex-boyfriend behind K-pop agency that signed NewJeans during ADOR dispute

The CEO of the K-pop agency that was rumored to have signed members of girl group NewJeans during their dispute with ADOR was the ex-boyfriend of former ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin, admitted the music producer.

2025-12-18