Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

'A national crisis': Suicide deaths rising among middle-aged Korean men amid economic woes

Korea is facing a surge in suicides among men in their 30s to 50s, driven by worsening economic hardship, social isolation and high-profile celebrity deaths, highlighting urgent calls for stronger national suicide prevention measures.

2025-04-28

Authorities raid multiple locations in Gwangmyeong tunnel collapse investigation

A special investigation team from the Gyeonggi Nambu Provincial Police Agency and the Seongnam Branch of the Ministry of Employment and Labor began a joint raid at around 9 a.m. on Thursday in regard to a recent tunnel collapse.

2025-04-25

Veteran rescue worker reflects on extreme danger in recent rescue operations

A subway construction site for the new Shinansan Line in Gwangmyeong collapsed on April 11, resulting in two workers being trapped under debris. Rescue efforts by the Gyeonggi Fire and Disaster Headquarters came to an end on April 16.

2025-04-17

Seoul subway mystery defecator leaves trail of disgust

A foul-smelling substance, suspected to be human feces, smeared the floor of a Line 9 subway train in Seoul during the Tuesday morning commute, leaving passengers in a state of disgust in the typically crammed train during rush hour.

2025-04-15

Transport Ministry to inspect Gimpo Gold Line amid recent rush hour delays

The Transport Ministry will conduct a special inspection of the Gimpo Urban Railway, also known as the Gimpo Gold Line, following recent delays during morning rush hour, according to related ministries Tuesday.

2025-04-08

Seoul gov't to extend public transportation services, ensure hospital operations during Lunar New Year

The Seoul Metropolitan Government said the capitals' subways, trains and buses will run later and hospitals and pharmacies will remain open during the Lunar New Year holiday.

2025-01-19

aespa adds two Seoul concerts to 'Synk: Parallel Line' tour

Girl group aespa has added two additional Seoul concerts to its ongoing “Synk: Parallel Line” concert tour, its agency SM Entertainment said Thursday.

2025-01-09

Defense minister ordered release of North's demolition videos on day martial law was declared: Report

The Unification Ministry's surprise release of videos showing North Korea’s demolition of transmission towers along the Gyeongui Line on Dec. 3 was ordered by former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun, according to a report.

2024-12-25

Cake walk: Shinsegae, Line release Maltese and Retriever desserts

Models introduce special Christmas cakes in a collaboration between Shinsegae Food and Line's popular Maltese and Retriever characters.

2024-12-12

MDL transmission towers collapse after North cuts wires

Seoul's Unification Ministry released a video showing transmission towers for the Kaesong Industrial Complex collapsing on Friday after North Korea severed the power lines.

2024-12-03