Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Still lethargic just like two years ago

Who would vote for a political party next time if it can’t even look back on its past blunders?

2024-09-11

Seoul lodges protest with Japan's embassy over claim to Dokdo in white paper

The Defense Ministry summoned the military attaché of the Japanese Embassy to protest the claim to the Dokdo islets, while the Foreign Ministry issued a statement.

2024-07-12

Hanji to be considered as Unesco Intangible Cultural Heritage

Traditional knowledge and skills associated with the production of hanji, or traditional Korean paper, and related cultural practices are vying to be listed on Unesco's list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

2024-04-01

Starbucks Korea to charge for paper and reusable bags

Starting from Feb. 20, Starbucks Korea will charge 100 won ($0.07) for paper shopping bags and 500 won for reusable bags to reduce the environmental impact.

2024-02-05

[AS A MATTER OF CRAFT] 'Hanji is part of Korean DNA': Craftsman illuminates merits of traditional art

Korean designer Kwon Jung-mo creates unique light fixtures using traditional Korean hanji paper, showcasing its versatility and promoting the material's significance in Korean culture and art.

2024-01-04

Older adults collecting used paper earn less than a dollar per hour, Health Ministry says

Around 42,000 adults over age 65 are earning less than a dollar per hour by collecting used paper on the streets, the Health Ministry said Thursday.

2023-12-29

Government scraps plan to ban paper cups

Korea's Ministry of Environment has scrapped plans to ban the use of paper cups following complaints from merchants and consumers. The government will instead recommend that businesses utilize multiuse cups.

2023-11-07

Kiwoom Securities stock plunges 20 percent over link to alleged stock manipulation

Kiwoom Securities stock plunged more than 20 percent on Monday after it was found to have been used for the alleged stock manipulation of Youngpoong Paper.

2023-10-23

FSS suspends two Kospi stocks over alleged manipulation

Korea’s financial watchdog suspended the trading of two Kospi-listed stocks starting on Thursday after their prices nose-dived the previous day, raising speculations about price manipulations.

2023-10-19

Korea protests Japanese white paper laying claim to Dokdo

Seoul’s Foreign Ministry on Friday criticized Tokyo’s claim to Korea’s easternmost islets in a new annual defense white paper adopted by the Japanese cabinet on Friday.

2023-07-28