Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

'Big' Jung Woo-young is back — who is Korea's veteran defensive midfielder?

Veteran defensive midfielder Jung Woo-young returned to the Korean national team earlier this month at the age of 34 after being sidelined for a year during the short-lived Jurgen Klinsmann era.

2024-06-21

'I, The Executioner' to hit theaters in September following Cannes acclaim

Director Ryoo Seung-wan’s latest action film, “I, The Executioner,” a sequel to “Veteran” (2015), is set to hit local theaters in September, its distributor CJ ENM said Thursday.

2024-06-20

Old soldiers never die

The veterans teach us the lessons of having strict work ethics and a constantly challenging spirit.

2024-06-13

Steve Bruce wants to be Korea's next manager: Reports

Veteran manager Steve Bruce is reportedly interested in the recently vacated Korean national team head coach position.

2024-02-20

Fashion Week for those in their 20s and 30s?

‘If you go after short-term gains by catering only young people’s tastes, the existence of Seoul Fashion Week could be jeopardized.’

2024-02-06

Survivor of Cheonan sinking assumes captaincy of reincarnated frigate

A lieutenant who survived the sinking of the corvette ROKS Cheonan, Commander Park Yeon-soo, has become captain of the newly reincarnated frigate that bears its sunken predecessor's name, the South Korean Navy said Monday.

2024-01-22

Wounded warrior vows to support vets as vice minister

Vice Minister of Patriots and Veterans Affairs nominee Lee Hee-wan, a Navy officer who lost a leg in a naval skirmish against North Korea in 2002, said he would establish a system that repays veterans for their dedication to the country.

2023-12-07

V League's oldest player Jung Dae-young has still got plenty of steam

Veteran middle blocker Jung Dae-young is back with the GS Caltex Seoul Kixx as a free agent after leaving the club in 2014. Her return is poised to bring the team more quality and stability this season.

2023-11-16

Korea launches bid to host Invictus Games in 2029

Minister of Patriots and Veterans Affairs Park Min-shik met with Britain's Prince Harry at the Invictus Games held in Dusseldorf, Germany, on Sunday, as part of efforts to host the games in Korea in 2029.

2023-09-11

Gov't moves to stop park for communist Jeong Yul-sung also known as Zheng Lucheng.

Gwangju city government is spending 4.8 billion won in building a park, commemorating the composer. He is celebrated in China and North Korea for composing the anthems for both the Chinese and North Korean militaries.

2023-08-27