Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

North unveils wreckage of 'enemy plane' ahead of 72nd armistice anniversary

North Korea on Thursday unveiled the wreckage of what appears to be a U.S. fighter jet that engaged in the 1950-53 Korean War, ahead of the country's 72nd anniversary of the armistice of the conflict.

2025-07-17

Bulgogi and foie gras? New North Korean restaurant offers surprising delicacies.

A new restaurant in Pyongyang is drawing attention for serving foie gras and Korean hansik under one roof — an unusual pairing in North Korea that signals a push to attract wealthy locals and foreign tourists with tastes for global fine dining.

2025-07-16

EU official warns Seoul that reproachment with Pyongyang could impact defense cooperation

The EU is closely monitoring South Korea's foreign policy under Lee Jae Myung, cautioning that engagement with North Korea could impact defense cooperation, especially amid concerns over North Korean support for Russia.

2025-07-16

North unveils Pyongyang-Beijing rail schedules amid report of service resumption

North Korea has unveiled a timetable for passenger rail services linking its capital of Pyongyang to China's Beijing amid a news report on the resumption of the route, a state-run North Korean website promoting tourism showed Wednesday.

2025-07-16

North Korea confirms Unesco World Heritage inscription for Mount Kumgang

North Korea officially acknowledged for the first time that Mount Kumgang has been inscribed as a Unesco World Heritage site, three days after the designation was finalized by the organization’s World Heritage Committee in Paris on Sunday.

2025-07-16

President Lee invites 20 leaders to participate in upcoming APEC summit in Korea

President Lee Jae Myung sent letters to 20 leaders inviting them to take part in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit this fall.

2025-07-15

Russian military aircraft arrives in Pyongyang following Lavrov's visit to North Korea

A Russian military aircraft landed in Pyongyang just one day after Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov concluded his visit to North Korea, NK News reported on Monday.

2025-07-15

Wildfire that destroyed historic Grand Canyon Lodge spread after being allowed to burn for days

A wildfire that tore through a historic Grand Canyon lodge and raged out of control Monday had been allowed to burn for days before erupting over the weekend, raising scrutiny over the National Park Service’s decision-making.

2025-07-15

Pretend tourists, lavish meals, empty beaches: North Korea's new resort gets first foreign reviews

The billiards hall never closed, the beer was always cold and the beachgoers never seemed to sweat — welcome to North Korea’s latest seaside spectacle, where even the vacationers might be on the payroll.

2025-07-15

Russia's foreign minister leaves North Korea after 3-day visit

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has left North Korea after wrapping up his three-day visit to the eastern coastal city of Wonsan, the North's state media reported Monday.

2025-07-14