Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

'Celebratory joy' fills Pyongyang streets on late founder's 113th birthday

North Korea celebrated the 113th birthday of its founding leader, Kim Il Sung, on Tuesday by reaffirming loyalty to his grandson, Kim Jong-un, and promoting an unbroken ideological lineage that ties the past to the present.

2025-04-15

North Korea to host large-scale art festival for late founder's upcoming birthday

North Korea on Tuesday announced the hosting of a large-scale art festival to mark the birth anniversary of late national founder Kim Il Sung next month.

2025-03-25

FTC probes pharmacy lobby's office over potential Daiso supply meddling

The Fair Trade Commission launched an on-site probe of the Korean Pharmaceutical Association on allegations that the group illegally interfered with Daiso's supply of products from three manufacturers.

2025-03-13

NCT's Taeil indicted by prosecutors over alleged sexual assault

Former NCT member Moon Tae-il was indicted without detention for special quasi-rape, according to a report by Hankook Ilbo on Tuesday.

2025-03-04

North Korea begins celebrations for late former leader Kim Jong-il's birthday

North Korea has begun celebrations for the anniversary of late former leader Kim Jong-il's birthday, a national holiday, by opening a commemorative photo exhibition, according to state media on Tuesday.

2025-02-04

China-based travel agency opens bookings for tours to North Korea's Rason set for this month

A China-based tour agency specializing in North Korean tours has opened bookings for travel programs to North Korea's northeastern city of Rason, scheduled for February through April, its website showed Monday.

2025-02-03

‘I’m going go finish the fight’ — Fabricio Andrade expects to dominate Kwon Won-il In world ritle rematch

On Friday, Jan. 24 at ONE 170, reigning ONE Bantamweight MMA World Champion Fabricio “Wonder Boy” Andrade will make his much-anticipated return to action when he puts his gold on the line against former foe “Pretty Boy” Kwon Won-il.

2025-01-20

'Il Tenore' collects multiple honors including grand prize at Korea Musical Awards

Homegrown musical "Il Tenore" won the grand prize at this year's Korea Musical Awards held Monday at the Universal Arts Center in Gwangjin District, eastern Seoul.

2025-01-14

Music industry sings same song as nation with call for impeachment

A coalition of singers, musicians and producers issued a statement calling for the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol.

2024-12-14

Minor league pitcher Choi Hyun-il moves to Washington Nationals' Triple-A team

Pitcher Choi Hyun-il has been selected by the Washington Nationals in the minor league draft to prevent talent-stacking, leaving the Los Angeles Dodgers affiliate for the Rochester Red Wings.

2024-12-12