Korea Joongang Daily
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Runner hit by truck during marathon, suffers severe injuries

A runner in their 20s from the Cheongju City Hall track team is in critical condition after being struck by a truck during a marathon relay race held Monday in Okcheon County, North Chungcheong.

2025-11-10

Two women arrested for allegedly drugging and robbing men they met at nightclubs

Two women have been arrested for drugging and robbing middle-aged men they met at nightclubs, police said Wednesday. Authorities from the Cheongju Cheongwon Police Precinct said they detained a woman in her 20s and another in her 40s.

2025-10-15

Cheongju Zoo roars back to life with upgrades and new tours

The Cheongju Zoo in Cheongju, North Chungcheong, reopens on Tuesday with the rescued lion Barami back on view after a three-month facility upgrade that has added safer walkways, wider monorail access and twice-daily ecology tours.

2025-09-05

Former national archery team coach found dead in lodging for tournament

A former Olympic medalist and coach of Korea's national archery team was found dead Wednesday at a lodging facility in Cheongju, North Chungcheong, according to police.

2025-08-27

MMCA to host special exhibits, programs at all branches for 2025 Korea Art Festival

The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art announced Wednesday that it will host exhibitions and special programs across its four branches — Seoul, Gwacheon, Deoksugung and Cheongju — during the “2025 Korea Art Festival” next month.

2025-08-20

Police arrest woman over alleged kidnapping in Cheongju

A woman in her 50s was apprehended after allegedly trying to abduct a 7-year-old boy from a playground in Cheongju, North Chungcheong, according to police.

2025-07-02

Sejong warns residents to 'stay alert' as search for stabbing suspect enters fourth day

Police have entered their fourth day of searching for a man suspected of stalking and fatally stabbing a woman in Daegu before fleeing the scene.

2025-06-13

Man enraged by gambling loss arrested after alleged theft, assault at Cheongju internet cafe

Cheongju police arrested a man in his 30s for stealing cash from an adults-only internet cafe and assaulting an employee early Wednesday after reportedly losing a large sum in illegal gambling.

2025-06-04

[WEEKEND GETAWAY] Got a day to kill? Here are four quick excursion destinations to visit before summer arrives.

If you are willing to follow the trend of visiting places alone and enjoying a day out alone or with close ones, here are the four cities apt for a day trip before the summer humidity arrives.

2025-05-30

Woman who contributed to death of stepson sentenced for illegal adoption of baby

A woman in her 30s already serving time for contributing to the death of her disabled stepson by confining him in a bathtub filled with cold water has been found guilty of illegal adoption.

2025-05-26