Korea Joongang Daily
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Moon Dong-ju hits 99.2 mph in first appearance of KBO preseason

Hanwha Eagles pitcher Moon Dong-ju touched 159.7 kilometers per hour (99.2 miles per hour) in his first appearance of the KBO preseason.

2025-03-12

Hanwha Eagles manager rediscovers joy of spring training

Even after managing more than 1,700 regular-season games in the KBO, Hanwha Eagles skipper Kim Kyung-moon isn't jaded yet.

2025-03-05

NCT's Taeil indicted by prosecutors over alleged sexual assault

Former NCT member Moon Tae-il was indicted without detention for special quasi-rape, according to a report by Hankook Ilbo on Tuesday.

2025-03-04

Embattled KFA president Chung rallies votes ahead of Wednesday election

KFA President Chung Mong-gyu remains the favorite to win the postponed KFA presidential election on Wednesday, at least according to his own camp, despite alleged involvement in the controversial appointment of two Korean national team managers.

2025-02-25

Ex-officials behind repatriation of North Korean fishermen handed suspended sentences

Former senior officials involved in a forced repatriation case involving North Korean fishermen during the Moon Jae-in administration received suspended sentences from a Seoul court on Wednesday.

2025-02-19

Yoon surrogate decries 'liberal bias' at Constitutional Court as impeachment trial continues

President Yoon Suk Yeol’s unofficial spokesperson Seok Dong-hyun accused members of the country’s judiciary and law enforcement agencies of liberal bias in their handling of his impeachment and criminal trials at a press conference on Wednesday.

2025-02-19

Over 50% of Koreans want to see presidency change hands, poll finds

Just over half of the respondents to a recent public opinion survey released Friday said they want to see the presidency change hands from Korea's conservatives to its liberals.

2025-02-14

Public closely split over which party should win next presidential election

Koreans are closely divided on the question of whether they want to see the liberal Democratic Party take control of the presidency or if the conservative People Power Party should retain power, according to a public opinion survey released Monday.

2025-02-10

Former first lady cleared on India trip, Chanel jacket allegations

The prosecution on Friday cleared former first lady Kim Jung-sook, wife of former President Moon Jae-in, of allegations of abuse of power and misappropriation of state funds related to a controversial trip to India and an unreturned Chanel jacket.

2025-02-07

Daughter of former President Moon indicted for drunk driving, running illegal lodging business

The daughter of former President Moon Jae-in was indicted by prosecutors on Wednesday on charges of drunk driving and running an illegal lodging business.

2025-02-05