Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Calming the shocks from Black Monday

The government and legislature must unite in legal and policy support for companies and industrial competitiveness during tough times like this.

2024-08-06

Two taken to hospital after overcrowding on Gimpo Goldline

Subway service on the line was suspended between 7:24 a.m. and 8:15 after an outbound train broke down while going from Geolpo Bukbyeon Station to Unyang Station at 6:23 a.m. The Gimpo Goldline is also commonly called the "hell train."

2023-12-18

[Editorial] Abandoned by more than 30 peers

Given the sharply-split votes on Monday, more DP lawmakers are expected to vote for his arrest if the prosecution seeks another arrest warrant for Lee.

2023-02-27

Korea reports 26,622 new Covid-19 cases Monday

Korea reported 26,622 new Covid-19 cases Monday, up 1,000 from the same day the previous week, according to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency.

2022-12-19

Shares open lower on recession fears

Korean shares opened lower Monday on growing fears of a global economic slowdown over the Federal Reserve's monetary tightening to tame inflation. The Kospi fell 11.29 points, or 0.48 percent, to 2,348.73 in the first 15 minutes of trading.

2022-12-19

Korea's Monday Covid cases hit 13-week high

Korea reported 25,667 new Covid-19 cases Monday, up more than 2,000 from the same day a week before and recording the most number of cases for a Monday in 13 weeks, according to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency.

2022-12-12

Korean shares open lower ahead of Fed's rate-setting meeting

Stocks opened lower Monday as investors were cautious ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve's rate-setting meeting this week. The Kospi slid 10.54 points, or 0.44 percent, to 2,378.50 in the first 15 minutes of trading.

2022-12-12

23,160 new Covid cases reported in Korea, up 800 on week

Korea recorded 23,160 new Covid-19 cases on Monday, up by more than 800 from the same day a week earlier, according to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency.

2022-12-05

Stocks mixed at the open, won strengthens against dollar

Shares opened lower Monday on concern that a stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs report may lead to aggressive tightening by the U.S. Federal Reserve.

2022-12-05

Seoul shares open lower Monday over U.S. Fed woes

Seoul shares opened lower Monday over woes that the U.S. Federal Reserve may continue its aggressive monetary tightening. The Kospi rose 12.73 points, or 0.5 percent, to 2,431.75 in the first 15 minutes of trading.

2022-11-21