Korea Joongang Daily
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Human rights are about 'having a dream,' North Korean defectors say at UN panel discussion in Seoul

North Korean defectors underscored that human rights weren’t an abstract ideal but the ability to speak, make choices and imagine a future in everyday life during a panel in Seoul on Monday to mark International Human Rights Day.

2025-12-15

Trump calls EU fine on X 'nasty one', says Europe going in 'bad directions'

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday called a fine imposed on Elon Musk's social media company X by European Union tech regulators "a nasty one" and said he did not understand how they could justify the move.

2025-12-09

Korea raises concerns over EU's probe into Czech nuclear power project, new steel safeguards

Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan conveyed Korea's concerns to the European Union (EU) over the latter's investigation into the Czech Republic's nuclear power plant project — secured by Seoul — and plans to implement stronger steel safeguard measures.

2025-11-28

European shift toward cheap, compact EVs poses challenge, chance for Korea

The global shift in the EV market toward compact and budget-friendly options, a trend driven largely by Europe, offers Korean automakers a chance to expand their footprints on the continent — if they adapt accordingly.

2025-11-18

'Tackle climate change through everyday actions': Seoul hosts EU Green Day Festival 2025

The Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Korea held the EU Green Day Festival 2025 in Seoul, providing a platform for European nations to join hands with Korean civil society and individuals to tackle climate change through everyday actions.

2025-11-09

Unification minister calls for EU support in building peace on Korean Peninsula

Unification Minister Chung Dong-young met Wednesday with the European Union's (EU) new Ambassador to South Korea Ugo Astuto to discuss cooperation in building peace on the Korean Peninsula, the ministry said.

2025-11-05

EU considers weakening 2040 climate goal over forest CO2 absorption, draft shows

The European Union is considering a brake clause to weaken its 2040 climate target in the future, if it becomes clear countries' forests are not absorbing enough CO2 emissions to meet the goal, a draft EU compromise proposal showed.

2025-11-03

Vice trade minister to visit Europe to discuss EU's new steel safeguard plan

Korea's vice trade minister is set to visit Belgium to discuss the European Union's (EU) plan to impose stronger safeguard measures on steel imports, his office said Tuesday.

2025-10-14

Korea to unveil policy plan for EU steel tariffs in October

The Ministry of Trade convened an emergency meeting on Friday to address the EU’s recent move to slash tariff-free quotas for steel products and double the duty to 50 percent.

2025-10-10

EU announces plans to double steel tariffs to 50%, Korean steelmakers voice concerns

The EU plans to tighten import restrictions on steel products by slashing tariff-free quotas and doubling the duty from 25% to 50%. The Korean government will respond by raising its concerns and preparing support measures for domestic steelmakers.

2025-10-08