Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Korea's defense chief holds talks with officials from NATO, Saudi Arabia

Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back on Monday held back-to-back bilateral talks with senior officials from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Romania and Saudi Arabia to discuss ways to expand defense and arms industry cooperation, his office said.

2025-10-20

Land minister discusses smart city cooperation with Saudi counterpart

Land Minister Kim Yun-duk on Monday held talks with his counterpart from Saudi Arabia to discuss ways to expand bilateral cooperation in urban development, smart cities and digital twin technologies.

2025-10-20

U.S. asks Korea to adopt American reactors for Saudi bid, sparks accusations of interference

The United States asked Korea to adopt an American reactor design in its bid for Saudi Arabia’s nuclear power project, underscoring Washington’s effort to expand its role in global nuclear cooperation.

2025-10-15

HD Hyundai still committed to Saudi shipbuilding

HD Hyundai and Saudi Arabia's investment minister reaffirmed their cooperation on completing two shipbuilding projects worth a combined $5.77 billion and establishing a local shipbuilding supply chain in the Middle Eastern country.

2025-09-25

Saudi Arabia pushes toward with Korean ties on National Day

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia this year celebrates its 95th National Day, which falls on the Sept. 23. The annual holiday marks the day on which the founder of the kingdom, King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al Saud – May God rest his soul – proclaimed...

2025-09-22

Lee, Saudi crown prince agree to strengthen cooperation in phone talks

President Lee Jae Myung and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman agreed to further strengthen the two countries' cooperation as they held phone talks Wednesday, Lee's office said.

2025-08-14

Kakao denies rumors of selling Kakao Entertainment

Kakao denied plans to sell Kakao Entertainment, saying it would "continue exploring various strategic options."

2025-08-07

23 people injured in Saudi amusement park accident

At least 23 people were injured when an amusement park ride collapsed in Saudi Arabia, CNN and other U.S. media reported Thursday.

2025-08-01

As tensions rise in the Middle East, Korea spies opportunity for K-defense exports

Expectations are growing for a surge in Korean defense exports to the Middle East, as President Lee Jae Myung actively pitches K-defense to regional leaders amid rising security tensions in the region.

2025-07-29

CJ ENM establishes Saudi Arabia subsidiary

CJ ENM established a subsidiary in Saudi Arabia to enhance its presence in the Middle East's growing entertainment market.

2025-07-23