Gyeongheeru went with dad [Photo Essay Contest]

The beauty of Korea that I would like to introduce is Gyeonghoeru, which is located within Gyeongbokgung Palace. My dad showed me the back of a 10,000 won bill and told me about Gyeonghoeru. When I showed interest, he suggested that I wear a...

2024-09-24

Dolhareubang [Photo Essay Contest]

Hareabang means “Grandfather” in Jeju island dialect, so Dolhareubang is a stone statue of a grandfather. I saw Dolhareubang during my recent summer vacation to Jeju, and I want to introduce it to you. Dolhareubang is a traditional cultural...

2024-09-24

'National Singing Contest': Can latest host bring back show's glory days?

One of Korea's longest-running music programs is struggling to improve its viewership ratings, even after changing out its show host earlier this year.

2024-05-01

Kim Woo-min to represent Korea in four events at Paris Olympics

Swimmer Kim Woo-min will represent Korea in the men’s 400-meter freestyle, 200-meter freestyle, 1500-meter freestyle and 4x200-meter freestyle events in Paris after earning a berth in all four events at the national squad selection contest

2024-03-28

KBS responds to backlash over 'National Singing Contest' host debacle

The national broadcaster has issued an explanation in response to criticism over its decision to replace host Kim Shin-young with very short notice.

2024-03-08

Kim Shin-young abruptly removed as 'National Singing Contest' host

KBS faces criticism for abruptly replacing host Kim Shin-young with comedian Nam Hee-suk for 'National Singing Contest' without prior discussion with the show's production team. Kim has hosted the show since October 2022.

2024-03-04

AleXa to release first track in eight months with ‘Sick’

Korean American singer AleXa will release her English track “Sick” on Friday, according to the singer’s agency ZB Label on Tuesday.

2024-02-20

Korea JoongAng Daily's photo essay winners share beauty of Korea with the world

Winners of the Photo Essay Contest hosted by the Korea JoongAng Daily took their awards home after sharing their precious experiences and thoughts about Korea through a photo and a page story.

2023-12-10

In Waves: How Korea Taught Me Its Beauty [Photo Essay Contest]

When you think of Korea, your mind is probably filled with various forms of media from popular culture, whether that be K-pop, the food, the wonderful magic of bidets in toilets, or anything in between. But divert your eyes from those; I found...

2023-12-08

Tasting Korea: A Culinary and Cultural Exploration of Korean Street Food [Photo Essay Contest]

Four years ago, I departed from my tranquil and placid home in Georgia, USA, and moved to Korea. Despite my Korean ethnicity, I had never had a chance to reside in Korea. I anticipated that acclimation to this new and profound world would be...