Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

On Memorial Day, president promises compensation commensurate with national gratitude

President Lee Jae-myung vowed on Friday, Korea’s Memorial Day, to provide “rightful compensation” to those who have sacrificed for the nation, stressing that honoring veterans and patriots is a fundamental duty of the state.

2025-06-06

With temperatures rising to full summer force, gov't fires up safety protocols

Memorial Day weekend will see highs of 30 degrees Celsius as summer hits, prompting the government to roll out an array of measures to prevent heat-related injuries and deaths, particularly for at-risk groups.

2025-06-05

Saluting fallen comrades

On the afternoon of June 5, a day before Korea’s Memorial Day, a veteran pays his respects with a salute at Seoul National Cemetery in Dongjak District, central Seoul.

2025-06-05

Children's drawing contest celebrates Memorial Day

Children color pictures commemorating Memorial Day during a drawing contest held at the War Memorial of Korea in Yongsan District, central Seoul, on Thursday.

2024-06-06

Yoon honors veterans and fallen soldiers at Memorial Day luncheon

President Yoon Suk Yeol attended a Memorial Day luncheon to honor veterans and families of fallen soldiers at the Blue House in Jongno District, central Seoul, on Thursday.

2024-06-06

Yoon lambasts North's 'despicable provocations' in Memorial Day speech

President Yoon Suk Yeol said South Korea will “never overlook” the North’s “despicable provocations” and vowed to maintain “ironclad readiness” alongside the United States during his Memorial Day speech at Seoul National Cemetery on Thursday.

2024-06-06

Yoon stresses 'nuclear' alliance with U.S. on Memorial Day

President Yoon Suk Yeol underscored that South Korea-U.S. ties have been upgraded to a "nuclear-based alliance" amid escalating threats from the North in a Memorial Day address Tuesday.

2023-06-06

Siren to signal moment of silence for veterans on Memorial Day

A minute-long siren will sound on Tuesday morning in Korea to usher in a moment of national silence and let people pay their tributes to veterans on Memorial Day.

2023-06-05

Remembering past heroes

Starting Monday, the Ministry of Patriots and Veteran Affairs will be officially raised to a full-fledge ministry with greater authority and expanded organization.

2023-06-04

Couple honors U.S. 'foot soldiers' from Korean War

In Kaycee, Wyoming, the only school library is named for Corporal Demaret Kirtley, a Korean War veteran born in the small American town.

2022-06-07