Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Gov't to offer 'fast track' airport departures to families with 3 or more kids

Families with three or more children can now receive “fast track” benefits at airports and hotels in Korea, a presidential committee announced on Tuesday, as a part of efforts to address the country's low birthrate.

2025-03-12

North Korea begins demolishing family reunion facility in Mount Kumgang tourism zone

North Korea has begun demolishing the reunion facility for families separated during the 1950-53 Korean War, the last South Korean government facility within the Mount Kumgang Tourist Region in the North, South Korea’s Unification Ministry said.

2025-02-13

Victim recovery, on-site investigation of Jeju Air crash end

The authorities wrapped up search and recovery efforts for victims as well as on-site investigation procedures of the Jeju Air crash with consent from the bereaved families.

2025-01-26

Grieving families of Jeju Air victims continue to wait for loved one's remains

Only four bodies of the 179 people killed in the Jeju Air crash at Muan International Airport have been returned to their families as of Tuesday morning, leaving many mourning families desperately waiting to send off their loved ones.

2024-12-31

Family members cry out for loved ones at Jeju Air crash site

Family members of passengers gathered in the waiting room on the first floor of Muan International Airport after the crash were seen sobbing with bloodshot eyes, crying out for their loved ones since they were first informed of the news.

2024-12-29

Don’t forget the agony of separated families

As the number of survivors has decreased over the past 70 years of division, it is only fair to heal the pain of separation as soon as possible.

2024-02-08

Land Rover’s Defender 130 keeps it luxurious for large families

Land Rover's all-new Defender 130 is setting the new standard for luxury SUVs suitable for large families.

2023-10-31

Don’t forget the pain of the separated families

The issue of the separated families is not something to handle based on ideological, factional or political logic. It is a desperate issue to resolve on a humanitarian level based on the universal value of human rights.

2023-10-19

This year's Cannes kicks off with seven Korean films to be screened

The 76th Cannes International Film Festival kicked off on Tuesday with seven Korean feature and short films chosen for screening under different categories. A total of 21 films are invited to the In Competition section...

2023-05-17

Ministry reviewing North visit request by families group

The Unification Ministry said it is reviewing an application by a local civic group to visit North Korea to discuss the issue of families separated by the 1950-53 Korean War.

2023-02-14