Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Manage the situation without a military clash

But raising the level of tension with provocative rhetoric is not desirable, either.

2024-10-13

North Korea sends yet another wave of trash balloons toward the South

North Korea launched trash-carrying balloons toward South Korea on Monday morning, according to the South’s military.

2024-10-07

South Korea warns of 'stern military action' as North's trash balloon launches continue

Seoul's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) on Monday warned that it could take "stern military actions" if Pyongyang’s continued trash-laden balloons compromise the safety of the Korean people or when such balloon intrusions "cross the line."

2024-09-23

Craving cold noodles this summer? Here are five spots to check out in Seoul.

As the hot streak continues through August, here are five storied cold noodle eateries around Seoul to help you pull through the rest of the season.

2024-08-21

No place like home: Young Koreans eschew summer travel for 'staycations' as costs rise

Young Koreans, born between 1980 and 2010, are opting for staycations at home due to sweltering heat waves and travel costs. Some are seeking alternative activities such as haunted houses and exploring trending dishes

2024-08-18

North launches more than 240 trash-laden balloons overnight. Only 4 percent land.

South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) confirmed Sunday that more than 240 trash-laden balloons were released by North Korea from the previous evening to the early hours of Sunday.

2024-08-11

Trash-carrying balloons from North Korea found at South’s presidential office

Trash-carrying balloons sent from North Korea were found at South Korea's presidential office compound in central Seoul on Wednesday morning, said the Presidential Security Service (PSS).

2024-07-24

North Korea recalls overseas students for indoctrination for first time in 5 years: Unification Ministry

North Korea appears to have issued a directive for its students studying abroad to return to their home country to resume ideological education for the first time in five years, South Korea's Unification Ministry said Wednesday.

2024-07-04

North Korean missile may have exploded over Pyongyang: South Korea's JCS

North Korea launched two ballistic missiles in the early hours of Monday, South Korea’s military announced the same day.

2024-07-01

Seoul imposes more sanctions on North Korean, Russian entities, ships and individuals

The South Korean government imposed independent sanctions on five entities, four ships and eight individuals involved in the transportation of weapons and import of refined oil into North Korea, the Foreign Ministry announced Thursday.

2024-06-27