Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

For Korean shipyards, U.S. port fees could be sea of opportunity, or stormy waters

Korean shipbuilders are hoping that U.S. port fees targeting China could drive orders their way, but experts warn that Washington's move simply risks shrinking the market.

2025-04-18

Trump's tariff pause is Korea's last chance to negotiate: Experts

The United States granted Korea a 90-day tariff reprieve, giving it a chance to negotiate terms and potentially address the auto tax.

2025-04-10

Won breaks 1,480 against dollar as U.S.-China currency war escalates

Korea's won plunged as U.S.-China trade tensions escalated, raising concerns about economic stability and increasing market volatility.

2025-04-09

Over 5,000 North Korean soldiers likely killed or injured serving Russia: British Defense Ministry

Over 5,000 North Korean soldiers are likely to have been killed or injured in Russia's war against Ukraine, according to a new assessment by the British Ministry of Defense.

2025-04-01

Trump voices anger at Putin for comments about Ukraine's Zelensky and threatens sanctions on Russia

President Donald Trump voiced anger Sunday at Russian President Vladimir Putin for comments he made about Ukraine and its president Volodymyr Zelensky.

2025-03-31

North seeks to repair ties with China while drawing even closer to Russia: Unification Ministry

North Korea is signaling a desire to mend its strained ties with China while intensifying its all-around partnership with Russia, South Korea’s Ministry of Unification said Thursday.

2025-03-27

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un oversees AI suicide drone showcase

North Korea revealed its first airborne early warning and control aircraft and showcased suicide drones powered by AI on Thursday, signaling a major push to modernize its military capabilities.

2025-03-27

Unesco recommends Jeju Uprising, Korean War reconstruction for Memory of the World register

Unesco recommended the Jeju April 3 Uprising for its Memory of the World program.

2025-03-20

North Korean officials travel to Moscow ahead of possible Russia-Ukraine peace deal

Pyongyang is intensifying its diplomacy to Moscow as U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin advanced peace talks for a ceasefire on the Russia-Ukraine war Tuesday, dispatching economic and health delegations to Russia.

2025-03-19

South Korean, Ukrainian top envoys discuss North's POWs

South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul and Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha discussed the issue of North Korean prisoners of war (POWs) captured by Ukraine in a phone conversation on Monday afternoon, according to Korea’s Foreign Ministry.

2025-03-17