Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Don't let alcohol worsen aging (KOR)

As we age, our physical and mental resilience naturally decline. Let’s not let alcohol make it worse. Instead, prioritize well-being and avoid the unnecessary burdens alcohol can impose on the body and mind.

2025-01-16

Present clear evidence behind drinking party

We hope both sides end the controversy as quickly as possible.

2024-04-18

Riverside boozing under threat as local governments ban public drinking

Some local authorities have begun cracking down on outdoor drinking this year to promote a “healthy” drinking culture in the country.

2024-01-04

Rising prices put a damper on year-end parties in Korea

Rising prices in Korea are affecting year-end parties, with people opting for cheaper meals and skipping second rounds of drinks.

2023-12-10

Government asks YouTubers to curb their drinking on camera

The government has issued guidelines to discourage YouTubers from promoting excessive drinking on their shows, aiming to prevent minors from exposure to heavy drinking culture.

2023-12-01

School parents fret as popular stars hoist glasses online

Parents are increasingly concerned that images on social media such as YouTube of Korean celebrities enjoying a drink or two could encourage underage drinking.

2023-05-07

'One shot' culture slowly starts to fade at Korean universities

Watch any Korean drama focused on university life and there's a good chance that at some point, somebody is going to pull out a bottle of soju. But that trope may not be as true as it once was.

2022-08-23

Spending rises but a lot of it is in the home

Emergency relief grants and the Chuseok Holiday boosted spending in the third quarter by 8 percent compared to a year earlier, according to a survey by Statistics Korea. But a lot of the spending was at home, despite the easing of social ...

2021-11-21

Actor Gong Myoung to enlist for mandatory military service next month

Actor Gong Myoung will begin his mandatory military service on Dec. 14, according to his agency Saram Entertainment on Tuesday. To prevent fans from gathering amid the Covid-19 pandemic, the agency did not disclose the exact time and place of his ...

2021-11-09

Time to end drinking in public

It’s a pity that a medical student was found dead after drinking with a friend near the riverside park in Banpo, southern Seoul. Due to the blackout of the person who drank together, the cause of the accident cannot be found. In...

2021-05-31