Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

No settlement reached between Oxy and humidifier victims who fall outside damage grading

The industry ministry said Thursday it has officially ended mediation between Oxy Reckitt Benckiser and the victims of the long-running toxic humidifier disinfectant scandal, as the two sides failed to reach a settlement in an appeal case.

2025-12-11

Entertainer Park Na-rae allegedly lied about making amends with former managers

Entertainer Park Na-rae allegedly did not settle her differences with her former managers but instead appealed to their emotions by telling them that she was having panic attacks. She then unilaterally told the press that they had made amends.

2025-12-10

President Lee orders probe into ties between religion and politics

President Lee Jae Myung has ordered a thorough investigation into alleged illegal connections between a religious organization and members of the political establishment, according to the presidential office on Wednesday.

2025-12-10

'Doctor' affiliated with comedian Park Na-rae under fire for allegedly faking qualifications

A self-proclaimed doctor who allegedly gave IV drips to comedian Park Na-rae is under fire, as Korea's medical community claims she is posing as a physician from a “ghost university” or a school that doesn't exist.

2025-12-08

How the prosecution’s decision to not appeal the Daejang-dong case affects President Lee Jae Myung

The prosecution's decision not to appeal the ruling in the Daejang-dong corruption case sparked outrage from politicians and prosecutors alike as the chance to tie President Lee Jae Myung to the case was effectively stopped cold.

2025-11-16

Acting prosecutor general may step down after decision not to appeal draws heavy backlash

Acting Prosecutor General Noh Man-seok is reportedly considering stepping down after deciding not to appeal the court ruling in the Daejang-dong land development case. His decision not to appeal drew fierce backlash from within the prosecution.

2025-11-11

Yonsei University plans public hearing amid AI-linked cheating scandal

Yonsei University, one of the nation's leading institutions, is pushing to hold a public hearing on the ethics of AI as it grapples with a high-profile mass cheating scandal involving the use of AI.

2025-11-11

Civic group, prosecutors protest decision not to appeal in Daejang-dong case

A conservative civic group has filed a criminal complaint against senior officials in the prosecution and the government over not appealing a ruling in the Daejang-dong case, a move that offers President Lee Jae Myung distance from other culprits.

2025-11-10

'I only asked for money once': Blogger doubles down on Lee Yi-kyung chat claims

A blogger who claimed to reveal lewd chats with Lee Yi-kyung refuted assertions by the actor's agency that she was lying while also refuting claims that she attempted to blackmail the agency, saying she only "asked for money once."

2025-10-21

Screenshots of actor Lee Yi-kyung's lewd chats prompt warning of legal action

Screenshots of lewd online chats that allegedly took place between actor Lee Yi-kyung and noncelebrity women went viral on Monday, with Lee's agency warning that it will take legal measures against “lies and malicious rumors.”

2025-10-20